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Finding the Third Proportional to 371,872 and 765,748

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Solution

The third proportional to 371,872 and 765,748 is: 1,576,806.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,872 : 765,748 = 765,748 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,872/765,748 = 765,748/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,872x = 765,748 × 765,748
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,872x = 586,369,999,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,369,999,504/371,872
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,576,806.00

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