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Finding the Third Proportional to 367,064 and 680,727

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Solution

The third proportional to 367,064 and 680,727 is: 1,262,420.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,064 : 680,727 = 680,727 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,064/680,727 = 680,727/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,064x = 680,727 × 680,727
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,064x = 463,389,248,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,389,248,529/367,064
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262,420.85

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