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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,132 and 855,390

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,132 and 855,390 is: 1,998,437.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,132 : 855,390 = 855,390 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,132/855,390 = 855,390/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,132x = 855,390 × 855,390
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,132x = 731,692,052,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,692,052,100/366,132
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,998,437.86

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