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Finding the Third Proportional to 376,116 and 783,336

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Solution

The third proportional to 376,116 and 783,336 is: 1,631,452.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,116 : 783,336 = 783,336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,116/783,336 = 783,336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,116x = 783,336 × 783,336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,116x = 613,615,288,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,615,288,896/376,116
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631,452.24

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