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Finding the Third Proportional to 397,376 and 774,772

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Solution

The third proportional to 397,376 and 774,772 is: 1,510,588.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397,376 : 774,772 = 774,772 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397,376/774,772 = 774,772/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397,376x = 774,772 × 774,772
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397,376x = 600,271,651,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,271,651,984/397,376
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,510,588.59

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