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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,639 and 766,762.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,639 and 766,762.50 is: 1,603,552.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,639 : 766,762.50 = 766,762.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,639/766,762.50 = 766,762.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,639x = 766,762.50 × 766,762.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,639x = 587,924,731,406.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,924,731,406.25/366,639
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603,552.08

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