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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,032 and 751,544

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,032 and 751,544 is: 1,534,699.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,032 : 751,544 = 751,544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,032/751,544 = 751,544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,032x = 751,544 × 751,544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,032x = 564,818,383,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,818,383,936/368,032
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,534,699.11

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