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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,448 and 764,592

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,448 and 764,592 is: 1,586,657.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,448 : 764,592 = 764,592 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,448/764,592 = 764,592/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,448x = 764,592 × 764,592
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,448x = 584,600,926,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,600,926,464/368,448
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,586,657.89

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