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Finding the Third Proportional to 376,012 and 770,364

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Solution

The third proportional to 376,012 and 770,364 is: 1,578,302.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,012 : 770,364 = 770,364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,012/770,364 = 770,364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,012x = 770,364 × 770,364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,012x = 593,460,692,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,460,692,496/376,012
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,578,302.53

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