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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,858 and 751,240

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,858 and 751,240 is: 1,530,023.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,858 : 751,240 = 751,240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,858/751,240 = 751,240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,858x = 751,240 × 751,240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,858x = 564,361,537,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,361,537,600/368,858
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,530,023.85

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