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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,949 and 743,757

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,949 and 743,757 is: 1,507,496.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,949 : 743,757 = 743,757 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,949/743,757 = 743,757/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,949x = 743,757 × 743,757
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,949x = 553,174,475,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,174,475,049/366,949
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507,496.89

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