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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,982 and 759,135

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,982 and 759,135 is: 1,570,338.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,982 : 759,135 = 759,135 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,982/759,135 = 759,135/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,982x = 759,135 × 759,135
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,982x = 576,285,948,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,285,948,225/366,982
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,570,338.46

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