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Finding the Third Proportional to 361,812 and 756,636

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Solution

The third proportional to 361,812 and 756,636 is: 1,582,308.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,812 : 756,636 = 756,636 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,812/756,636 = 756,636/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,812x = 756,636 × 756,636
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,812x = 572,498,036,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,498,036,496/361,812
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582,308.04

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