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Finding the Third Proportional to 376,689 and 813,129

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Solution

The third proportional to 376,689 and 813,129 is: 1,755,237.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,689 : 813,129 = 813,129 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,689/813,129 = 813,129/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,689x = 813,129 × 813,129
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,689x = 661,178,770,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,178,770,641/376,689
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,755,237.80

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