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Finding the Third Proportional to 371,844 and 765,702

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Solution

The third proportional to 371,844 and 765,702 is: 1,576,735.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,844 : 765,702 = 765,702 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,844/765,702 = 765,702/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,844x = 765,702 × 765,702
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,844x = 586,299,552,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,299,552,804/371,844
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,576,735.28

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