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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,072 and 808,797

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,072 and 808,797 is: 1,744,072.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,072 : 808,797 = 808,797 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,072/808,797 = 808,797/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,072x = 808,797 × 808,797
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,072x = 654,152,587,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,152,587,209/375,072
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,744,072.04

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