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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,172 and 759,832

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,172 and 759,832 is: 1,568,138.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,172 : 759,832 = 759,832 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,172/759,832 = 759,832/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,172x = 759,832 × 759,832
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,172x = 577,344,668,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,344,668,224/368,172
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,568,138.45

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