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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,792 and 751,112

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,792 and 751,112 is: 1,529,776.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,792 : 751,112 = 751,112 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,792/751,112 = 751,112/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,792x = 751,112 × 751,112
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,792x = 564,169,236,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,169,236,544/368,792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529,776.23

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