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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,973 and 759,116

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,973 and 759,116 is: 1,570,298.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,973 : 759,116 = 759,116 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,973/759,116 = 759,116/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,973x = 759,116 × 759,116
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,973x = 576,257,101,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,257,101,456/366,973
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,570,298.36

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