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Finding the Third Proportional to 371,930 and 763,462

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Solution

The third proportional to 371,930 and 763,462 is: 1,567,161.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,930 : 763,462 = 763,462 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,930/763,462 = 763,462/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,930x = 763,462 × 763,462
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,930x = 582,874,225,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,874,225,444/371,930
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567,161.09

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