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Finding the Third Proportional to 396,609 and 773,292

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Solution

The third proportional to 396,609 and 773,292 is: 1,507,733.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396,609 : 773,292 = 773,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396,609/773,292 = 773,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396,609x = 773,292 × 773,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396,609x = 597,980,517,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,980,517,264/396,609
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507,733.10

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