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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,959 and 743,777

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,959 and 743,777 is: 1,507,536.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,959 : 743,777 = 743,777 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,959/743,777 = 743,777/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,959x = 743,777 × 743,777
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,959x = 553,204,225,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,204,225,729/366,959
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507,536.88

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