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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,951 and 767,193

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,951 and 767,193 is: 1,603,988.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,951 : 767,193 = 767,193 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,951/767,193 = 767,193/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,951x = 767,193 × 767,193
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,951x = 588,585,099,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,585,099,249/366,951
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603,988.27

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