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Finding the Third Proportional to 372,794 and 797,832

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Solution

The third proportional to 372,794 and 797,832 is: 1,707,473.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,794 : 797,832 = 797,832 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,794/797,832 = 797,832/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,794x = 797,832 × 797,832
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,794x = 636,535,900,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,535,900,224/372,794
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,707,473.57

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