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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,552 and 774,240

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,552 and 774,240 is: 1,626,493.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,552 : 774,240 = 774,240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,552/774,240 = 774,240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,552x = 774,240 × 774,240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,552x = 599,447,577,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,447,577,600/368,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626,493.89

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