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Finding the Third Proportional to 372,626 and 804,544

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Solution

The third proportional to 372,626 and 804,544 is: 1,737,106.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,626 : 804,544 = 804,544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,626/804,544 = 804,544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,626x = 804,544 × 804,544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,626x = 647,291,047,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,291,047,936/372,626
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737,106.50

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