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Finding the Third Proportional to 370,273 and 766,802

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Solution

The third proportional to 370,273 and 766,802 is: 1,587,977.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,273 : 766,802 = 766,802 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,273/766,802 = 766,802/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,273x = 766,802 × 766,802
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,273x = 587,985,307,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,985,307,204/370,273
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587,977.81

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