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Finding the Third Proportional to 372,624 and 808,260

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Solution

The third proportional to 372,624 and 808,260 is: 1,753,199.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,624 : 808,260 = 808,260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,624/808,260 = 808,260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,624x = 808,260 × 808,260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,624x = 653,284,227,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,284,227,600/372,624
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753,199.55

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