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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,977 and 759,124

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,977 and 759,124 is: 1,570,314.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,977 : 759,124 = 759,124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,977/759,124 = 759,124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,977x = 759,124 × 759,124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,977x = 576,269,247,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,269,247,376/366,977
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,570,314.34

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