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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,917 and 767,125

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,917 and 767,125 is: 1,603,852.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,917 : 767,125 = 767,125 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,917/767,125 = 767,125/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,917x = 767,125 × 767,125
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,917x = 588,480,765,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,480,765,625/366,917
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603,852.55

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