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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,970 and 767,230

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,970 and 767,230 is: 1,604,059.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,970 : 767,230 = 767,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,970/767,230 = 767,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,970x = 767,230 × 767,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,970x = 588,641,872,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,641,872,900/366,970
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604,059.93

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