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Finding the Third Proportional to 372,940 and 816,407

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Solution

The third proportional to 372,940 and 816,407 is: 1,787,205.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,940 : 816,407 = 816,407 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,940/816,407 = 816,407/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,940x = 816,407 × 816,407
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,940x = 666,520,389,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,520,389,649/372,940
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,787,205.42

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