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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,304 and 765,888

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,304 and 765,888 is: 1,562,958.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,304 : 765,888 = 765,888 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,304/765,888 = 765,888/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,304x = 765,888 × 765,888
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,304x = 586,584,428,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,584,428,544/375,304
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,562,958.10

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