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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,570 and 766,638

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,570 and 766,638 is: 1,603,333.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,570 : 766,638 = 766,638 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,570/766,638 = 766,638/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,570x = 766,638 × 766,638
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,570x = 587,733,823,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,733,823,044/366,570
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603,333.12

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