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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,736 and 774,546

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,736 and 774,546 is: 1,626,967.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,736 : 774,546 = 774,546 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,736/774,546 = 774,546/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,736x = 774,546 × 774,546
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,736x = 599,921,506,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,921,506,116/368,736
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626,967.55

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