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Finding the Third Proportional to 372,997 and 804,963

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Solution

The third proportional to 372,997 and 804,963 is: 1,737,186.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,997 : 804,963 = 804,963 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,997/804,963 = 804,963/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,997x = 804,963 × 804,963
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,997x = 647,965,431,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,965,431,369/372,997
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737,186.71

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