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Finding the Third Proportional to 372,625 and 808,262

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Solution

The third proportional to 372,625 and 808,262 is: 1,753,203.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,625 : 808,262 = 808,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,625/808,262 = 808,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,625x = 808,262 × 808,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,625x = 653,287,460,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,287,460,644/372,625
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753,203.52

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