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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,658 and 752,868

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,658 and 752,868 is: 1,537,496.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,658 : 752,868 = 752,868 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,658/752,868 = 752,868/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,658x = 752,868 × 752,868
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,658x = 566,810,225,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,810,225,424/368,658
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,537,496.07

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