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Finding the Third Proportional to 372,248 and 775,960

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Solution

The third proportional to 372,248 and 775,960 is: 1,617,507.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,248 : 775,960 = 775,960 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,248/775,960 = 775,960/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,248x = 775,960 × 775,960
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,248x = 602,113,921,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,113,921,600/372,248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,617,507.47

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