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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,756 and 764,635.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,756 and 764,635.50 is: 1,555,976.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,756 : 764,635.50 = 764,635.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,756/764,635.50 = 764,635.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,756x = 764,635.50 × 764,635.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,756x = 584,667,447,860.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,667,447,860.25/375,756
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555,976.35

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