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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,971 and 743,801

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,971 and 743,801 is: 1,507,584.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,971 : 743,801 = 743,801 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,971/743,801 = 743,801/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,971x = 743,801 × 743,801
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,971x = 553,239,927,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,239,927,601/366,971
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507,584.87

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