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Finding the Third Proportional to 376,508 and 773,058

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Solution

The third proportional to 376,508 and 773,058 is: 1,587,266.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,508 : 773,058 = 773,058 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,508/773,058 = 773,058/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,508x = 773,058 × 773,058
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,508x = 597,618,671,364
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,618,671,364/376,508
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587,266.86

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