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Finding the Third Proportional to 372,728 and 804,961

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Solution

The third proportional to 372,728 and 804,961 is: 1,738,431.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,728 : 804,961 = 804,961 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,728/804,961 = 804,961/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,728x = 804,961 × 804,961
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,728x = 647,962,211,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,962,211,521/372,728
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738,431.81

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