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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,987 and 607,371

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,987 and 607,371 is: 1,005,211.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,987 : 607,371 = 607,371 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,987/607,371 = 607,371/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,987x = 607,371 × 607,371
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,987x = 368,899,531,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,899,531,641/366,987
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005,211.44

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