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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,982 and 773,860

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,982 and 773,860 is: 1,631,849.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,982 : 773,860 = 773,860 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,982/773,860 = 773,860/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,982x = 773,860 × 773,860
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,982x = 598,859,299,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,859,299,600/366,982
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631,849.24

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