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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,937 and 773,771

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,937 and 773,771 is: 1,631,673.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,937 : 773,771 = 773,771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,937/773,771 = 773,771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,937x = 773,771 × 773,771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,937x = 598,721,560,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,721,560,441/366,937
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631,673.99

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