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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,255 and 760,578.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,255 and 760,578.75 is: 1,579,446.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,255 : 760,578.75 = 760,578.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,255/760,578.75 = 760,578.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,255x = 760,578.75 × 760,578.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,255x = 578,480,034,951.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,480,034,951.56/366,255
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,579,446.11

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