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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,984 and 773,864

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,984 and 773,864 is: 1,631,857.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,984 : 773,864 = 773,864 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,984/773,864 = 773,864/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,984x = 773,864 × 773,864
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,984x = 598,865,490,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,865,490,496/366,984
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631,857.22

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