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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,270 and 760,614

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,270 and 760,614 is: 1,579,527.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,270 : 760,614 = 760,614 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,270/760,614 = 760,614/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,270x = 760,614 × 760,614
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,270x = 578,533,656,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,533,656,996/366,270
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,579,527.83

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