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Finding the Third Proportional to 372,626 and 808,272

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Solution

The third proportional to 372,626 and 808,272 is: 1,753,242.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,626 : 808,272 = 808,272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,626/808,272 = 808,272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,626x = 808,272 × 808,272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,626x = 653,303,625,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,303,625,984/372,626
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753,242.19

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