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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,961 and 743,781

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,961 and 743,781 is: 1,507,544.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,961 : 743,781 = 743,781 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,961/743,781 = 743,781/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,961x = 743,781 × 743,781
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,961x = 553,210,175,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,210,175,961/366,961
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507,544.88

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