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Finding the Third Proportional to 375,907 and 788,718

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Solution

The third proportional to 375,907 and 788,718 is: 1,654,866.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,907 : 788,718 = 788,718 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,907/788,718 = 788,718/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,907x = 788,718 × 788,718
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,907x = 622,076,083,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,076,083,524/375,907
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,654,866.98

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