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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,668 and 752,888

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,668 and 752,888 is: 1,537,536.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,668 : 752,888 = 752,888 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,668/752,888 = 752,888/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,668x = 752,888 × 752,888
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,668x = 566,840,340,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,840,340,544/368,668
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,537,536.05

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