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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,372 and 809,792

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,372 and 809,792 is: 1,746,968.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,372 : 809,792 = 809,792 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,372/809,792 = 809,792/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,372x = 809,792 × 809,792
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,372x = 655,763,083,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,763,083,264/375,372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,746,968.56

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