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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,082 and 751,644

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,082 and 751,644 is: 1,534,899.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,082 : 751,644 = 751,644 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,082/751,644 = 751,644/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,082x = 751,644 × 751,644
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,082x = 564,968,702,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,968,702,736/368,082
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,534,899.02

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