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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,955 and 767,201

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,955 and 767,201 is: 1,604,004.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,955 : 767,201 = 767,201 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,955/767,201 = 767,201/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,955x = 767,201 × 767,201
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,955x = 588,597,374,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,597,374,401/366,955
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604,004.24

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