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Finding the Third Proportional to 372,982 and 804,933

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Solution

The third proportional to 372,982 and 804,933 is: 1,737,127.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,982 : 804,933 = 804,933 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,982/804,933 = 804,933/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,982x = 804,933 × 804,933
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,982x = 647,917,134,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,917,134,489/372,982
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737,127.09

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