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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,955 and 607,321

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,955 and 607,321 is: 1,005,133.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,955 : 607,321 = 607,321 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,955/607,321 = 607,321/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,955x = 607,321 × 607,321
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,955x = 368,838,797,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,838,797,041/366,955
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005,133.59

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