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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,931 and 773,651

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,931 and 773,651 is: 1,631,194.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,931 : 773,651 = 773,651 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,931/773,651 = 773,651/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,931x = 773,651 × 773,651
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,931x = 598,535,869,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,535,869,801/366,931
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631,194.61

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