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Finding the Third Proportional to 376,007 and 582,504

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Solution

The third proportional to 376,007 and 582,504 is: 902,405.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,007 : 582,504 = 582,504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,007/582,504 = 582,504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,007x = 582,504 × 582,504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,007x = 339,310,910,016
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,310,910,016/376,007
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902,405.83

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