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Finding the Third Proportional to 376,009 and 582,507

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Solution

The third proportional to 376,009 and 582,507 is: 902,410.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,009 : 582,507 = 582,507 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,009/582,507 = 582,507/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,009x = 582,507 × 582,507
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,009x = 339,314,405,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,314,405,049/376,009
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902,410.33

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