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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,882 and 782,862

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,882 and 782,862 is: 1,630,492.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,882 : 782,862 = 782,862 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,882/782,862 = 782,862/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,882x = 782,862 × 782,862
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,882x = 612,872,911,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,872,911,044/375,882
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630,492.84

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