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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,732 and 766,755

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,732 and 766,755 is: 1,603,114.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,732 : 766,755 = 766,755 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,732/766,755 = 766,755/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,732x = 766,755 × 766,755
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,732x = 587,913,230,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,913,230,025/366,732
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603,114.07

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