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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,927 and 773,643

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,927 and 773,643 is: 1,631,178.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,927 : 773,643 = 773,643 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,927/773,643 = 773,643/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,927x = 773,643 × 773,643
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,927x = 598,523,491,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,523,491,449/366,927
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631,178.66

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