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Finding the Third Proportional to 367,062 and 812,735

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Solution

The third proportional to 367,062 and 812,735 is: 1,799,527.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,062 : 812,735 = 812,735 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,062/812,735 = 812,735/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,062x = 812,735 × 812,735
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,062x = 660,538,180,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,538,180,225/367,062
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,799,527.55

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