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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,977 and 767,245

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,977 and 767,245 is: 1,604,092.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,977 : 767,245 = 767,245 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,977/767,245 = 767,245/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,977x = 767,245 × 767,245
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,977x = 588,664,890,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,664,890,025/366,977
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604,092.05

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