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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,894 and 782,892

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,894 and 782,892 is: 1,630,565.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,894 : 782,892 = 782,892 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,894/782,892 = 782,892/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,894x = 782,892 × 782,892
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,894x = 612,919,883,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,919,883,664/375,894
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630,565.75

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