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Finding the Third Proportional to 366,994 and 744,362

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Solution

The third proportional to 366,994 and 744,362 is: 1,509,765.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,994 : 744,362 = 744,362 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,994/744,362 = 744,362/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,994x = 744,362 × 744,362
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,994x = 554,074,787,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,074,787,044/366,994
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,509,765.25

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