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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,756 and 662,244

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,756 and 662,244 is: 1,167,159.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,756 : 662,244 = 662,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,756/662,244 = 662,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,756x = 662,244 × 662,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,756x = 438,567,115,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,567,115,536/375,756
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167,159.31

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