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Finding the Third Proportional to 381,297 and 753,027

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Solution

The third proportional to 381,297 and 753,027 is: 1,487,160.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,297 : 753,027 = 753,027 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,297/753,027 = 753,027/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,297x = 753,027 × 753,027
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,297x = 567,049,662,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,049,662,729/381,297
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,487,160.04

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