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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,517 and 782,096

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,517 and 782,096 is: 1,628,885.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,517 : 782,096 = 782,096 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,517/782,096 = 782,096/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,517x = 782,096 × 782,096
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,517x = 611,674,153,216
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,674,153,216/375,517
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628,885.39

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