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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,889 and 782,882

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,889 and 782,882 is: 1,630,545.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,889 : 782,882 = 782,882 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,889/782,882 = 782,882/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,889x = 782,882 × 782,882
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,889x = 612,904,225,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,904,225,924/375,889
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630,545.79

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