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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,498 and 782,073

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,498 and 782,073 is: 1,628,872.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,498 : 782,073 = 782,073 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,498/782,073 = 782,073/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,498x = 782,073 × 782,073
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,498x = 611,638,177,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,638,177,329/375,498
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628,872.00

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