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Finding the Third Proportional to 372,620.63 and 808,254

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Solution

The third proportional to 372,620.63 and 808,254 is: 1,753,189.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,620.63 : 808,254 = 808,254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,620.63/808,254 = 808,254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,620.63x = 808,254 × 808,254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,620.63x = 653,274,528,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,274,528,516/372,620.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753,189.40

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