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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,976 and 773,740

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,976 and 773,740 is: 1,631,369.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,976 : 773,740 = 773,740 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,976/773,740 = 773,740/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,976x = 773,740 × 773,740
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,976x = 598,673,587,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,673,587,600/366,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631,369.87

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