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Finding the Third Proportional to 367,099 and 680,795

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Solution

The third proportional to 367,099 and 680,795 is: 1,262,552.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,099 : 680,795 = 680,795 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,099/680,795 = 680,795/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,099x = 680,795 × 680,795
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,099x = 463,481,832,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,481,832,025/367,099
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262,552.70

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