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Finding the Third Proportional to 361,860 and 756,732

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Solution

The third proportional to 361,860 and 756,732 is: 1,582,499.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,860 : 756,732 = 756,732 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,860/756,732 = 756,732/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,860x = 756,732 × 756,732
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,860x = 572,643,319,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,643,319,824/361,860
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582,499.64

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