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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,738 and 774,550

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,738 and 774,550 is: 1,626,975.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,738 : 774,550 = 774,550 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,738/774,550 = 774,550/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,738x = 774,550 × 774,550
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,738x = 599,927,702,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,927,702,500/368,738
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626,975.53

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