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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,987 and 759,144

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,987 and 759,144 is: 1,570,354.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,987 : 759,144 = 759,144 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,987/759,144 = 759,144/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,987x = 759,144 × 759,144
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,987x = 576,299,612,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,299,612,736/366,987
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,570,354.30

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