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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,066 and 671,382

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,066 and 671,382 is: 1,231,345.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,066 : 671,382 = 671,382 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,066/671,382 = 671,382/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,066x = 671,382 × 671,382
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,066x = 450,753,789,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,753,789,924/366,066
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231,345.69

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