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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,268 and 765,836

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,268 and 765,836 is: 1,562,895.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,268 : 765,836 = 765,836 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,268/765,836 = 765,836/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,268x = 765,836 × 765,836
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,268x = 586,504,778,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,504,778,896/375,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,562,895.79

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