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Finding the Third Proportional to 372,992 and 804,953

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Solution

The third proportional to 372,992 and 804,953 is: 1,737,166.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,992 : 804,953 = 804,953 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,992/804,953 = 804,953/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,992x = 804,953 × 804,953
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,992x = 647,949,332,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,949,332,209/372,992
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737,166.84

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