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Finding the Third Proportional to 376,923 and 582,882

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Solution

The third proportional to 376,923 and 582,882 is: 901,381.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,923 : 582,882 = 582,882 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,923/582,882 = 582,882/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,923x = 582,882 × 582,882
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,923x = 339,751,425,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,751,425,924/376,923
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901,381.52

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