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Finding the Third Proportional to 369,760 and 757,043

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Solution

The third proportional to 369,760 and 757,043 is: 1,549,962.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369,760 : 757,043 = 757,043 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369,760/757,043 = 757,043/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369,760x = 757,043 × 757,043
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369,760x = 573,114,103,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,114,103,849/369,760
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549,962.42

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