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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,073 and 751,626

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,073 and 751,626 is: 1,534,863.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,073 : 751,626 = 751,626 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,073/751,626 = 751,626/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,073x = 751,626 × 751,626
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,073x = 564,941,643,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,941,643,876/368,073
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,534,863.04

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