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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,988 and 759,147

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,988 and 759,147 is: 1,570,362.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,988 : 759,147 = 759,147 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,988/759,147 = 759,147/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,988x = 759,147 × 759,147
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,988x = 576,304,167,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,304,167,609/366,988
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,570,362.43

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