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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,556 and 774,252

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,556 and 774,252 is: 1,626,526.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,556 : 774,252 = 774,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,556/774,252 = 774,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,556x = 774,252 × 774,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,556x = 599,466,159,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,466,159,504/368,556
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626,526.66

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