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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,927 and 767,145

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,927 and 767,145 is: 1,603,892.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,927 : 767,145 = 767,145 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,927/767,145 = 767,145/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,927x = 767,145 × 767,145
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,927x = 588,511,451,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,511,451,025/366,927
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603,892.47

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