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Finding the Third Proportional to 367,092 and 775,656

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Solution

The third proportional to 367,092 and 775,656 is: 1,638,941.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,092 : 775,656 = 775,656 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,092/775,656 = 775,656/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,092x = 775,656 × 775,656
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,092x = 601,642,230,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,642,230,336/367,092
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,638,941.27

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