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Finding the Third Proportional to 371,856 and 765,720

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Solution

The third proportional to 371,856 and 765,720 is: 1,576,758.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,856 : 765,720 = 765,720 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,856/765,720 = 765,720/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,856x = 765,720 × 765,720
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,856x = 586,327,118,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,327,118,400/371,856
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,576,758.53

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