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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,961 and 767,213

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,961 and 767,213 is: 1,604,028.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,961 : 767,213 = 767,213 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,961/767,213 = 767,213/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,961x = 767,213 × 767,213
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,961x = 588,615,787,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,615,787,369/366,961
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604,028.19

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