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Finding the Third Proportional to 376,959 and 812,968

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Solution

The third proportional to 376,959 and 812,968 is: 1,753,286.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,959 : 812,968 = 812,968 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,959/812,968 = 812,968/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,959x = 812,968 × 812,968
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,959x = 660,916,969,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,916,969,024/376,959
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753,286.08

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