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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,432 and 816,960

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,432 and 816,960 is: 1,777,748.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,432 : 816,960 = 816,960 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,432/816,960 = 816,960/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,432x = 816,960 × 816,960
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,432x = 667,423,641,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,423,641,600/375,432
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,777,748.41

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