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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,747 and 782,550

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,747 and 782,550 is: 1,629,778.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,747 : 782,550 = 782,550 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,747/782,550 = 782,550/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,747x = 782,550 × 782,550
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,747x = 612,384,502,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,384,502,500/375,747
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629,778.82

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