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Finding the Third Proportional to 376,804 and 565,212

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Solution

The third proportional to 376,804 and 565,212 is: 847,827.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,804 : 565,212 = 565,212 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,804/565,212 = 565,212/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,804x = 565,212 × 565,212
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,804x = 319,464,604,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,464,604,944/376,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847,827.00

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