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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,820 and 751,168

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,820 and 751,168 is: 1,529,888.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,820 : 751,168 = 751,168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,820/751,168 = 751,168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,820x = 751,168 × 751,168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,820x = 564,253,364,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,253,364,224/368,820
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529,888.20

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