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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,973 and 767,237

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,973 and 767,237 is: 1,604,076.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,973 : 767,237 = 767,237 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,973/767,237 = 767,237/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,973x = 767,237 × 767,237
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,973x = 588,652,614,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,652,614,169/366,973
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604,076.09

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