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Finding the Third Proportional to 370,527 and 754,149

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Solution

The third proportional to 370,527 and 754,149 is: 1,534,950.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,527 : 754,149 = 754,149 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,527/754,149 = 754,149/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,527x = 754,149 × 754,149
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,527x = 568,740,714,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,740,714,201/370,527
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,534,950.80

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