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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,959 and 759,088

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,959 and 759,088 is: 1,570,242.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,959 : 759,088 = 759,088 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,959/759,088 = 759,088/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,959x = 759,088 × 759,088
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,959x = 576,214,591,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,214,591,744/366,959
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,570,242.43

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