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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,981 and 767,253

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,981 and 767,253 is: 1,604,108.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,981 : 767,253 = 767,253 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,981/767,253 = 767,253/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,981x = 767,253 × 767,253
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,981x = 588,677,166,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,677,166,009/366,981
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604,108.02

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