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Finding the Third Proportional to 376,965 and 812,976

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Solution

The third proportional to 376,965 and 812,976 is: 1,753,292.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376,965 : 812,976 = 812,976 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376,965/812,976 = 812,976/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376,965x = 812,976 × 812,976
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376,965x = 660,929,976,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,929,976,576/376,965
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753,292.68

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