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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,162 and 771,688

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,162 and 771,688 is: 1,626,335.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,162 : 771,688 = 771,688 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,162/771,688 = 771,688/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,162x = 771,688 × 771,688
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,162x = 595,502,369,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,502,369,344/366,162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626,335.80

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