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Finding the Third Proportional to 372,619 and 808,251

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Solution

The third proportional to 372,619 and 808,251 is: 1,753,184.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,619 : 808,251 = 808,251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,619/808,251 = 808,251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,619x = 808,251 × 808,251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,619x = 653,269,679,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,269,679,001/372,619
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753,184.03

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