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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,240 and 771,852

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,240 and 771,852 is: 1,626,680.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,240 : 771,852 = 771,852 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,240/771,852 = 771,852/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,240x = 771,852 × 771,852
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,240x = 595,755,509,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,755,509,904/366,240
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626,680.62

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