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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,787 and 751,104

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,787 and 751,104 is: 1,529,764.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,787 : 751,104 = 751,104 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,787/751,104 = 751,104/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,787x = 751,104 × 751,104
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,787x = 564,157,218,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,157,218,816/368,787
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529,764.39

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