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Finding the Third Proportional to 368,862 and 751,248

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Solution

The third proportional to 368,862 and 751,248 is: 1,530,039.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,862 : 751,248 = 751,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,862/751,248 = 751,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,862x = 751,248 × 751,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,862x = 564,373,557,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,373,557,504/368,862
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,530,039.85

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