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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,951 and 607,317

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,951 and 607,317 is: 1,005,131.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,951 : 607,317 = 607,317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,951/607,317 = 607,317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,951x = 607,317 × 607,317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,951x = 368,833,938,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,833,938,489/366,951
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005,131.31

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