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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,942 and 767,174

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,942 and 767,174 is: 1,603,948.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,942 : 767,174 = 767,174 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,942/767,174 = 767,174/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,942x = 767,174 × 767,174
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,942x = 588,555,946,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,555,946,276/366,942
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603,948.16

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