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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,951 and 773,799

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,951 and 773,799 is: 1,631,729.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,951 : 773,799 = 773,799 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,951/773,799 = 773,799/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,951x = 773,799 × 773,799
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,951x = 598,764,892,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,764,892,401/366,951
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631,729.83

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