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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,316 and 760,694

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,316 and 760,694 is: 1,579,661.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,316 : 760,694 = 760,694 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,316/760,694 = 760,694/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,316x = 760,694 × 760,694
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,316x = 578,655,361,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,655,361,636/366,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,579,661.72

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