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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,958 and 759,087

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,958 and 759,087 is: 1,570,242.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,958 : 759,087 = 759,087 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,958/759,087 = 759,087/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,958x = 759,087 × 759,087
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,958x = 576,213,073,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,213,073,569/366,958
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,570,242.57

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