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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,073 and 671,395

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,073 and 671,395 is: 1,231,369.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,073 : 671,395 = 671,395 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,073/671,395 = 671,395/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,073x = 671,395 × 671,395
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,073x = 450,771,246,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,771,246,025/366,073
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231,369.83

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