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Finding the Third Proportional to 356,568 and 783,124

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Solution

The third proportional to 356,568 and 783,124 is: 1,719,961.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,568 : 783,124 = 783,124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,568/783,124 = 783,124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,568x = 783,124 × 783,124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,568x = 613,283,199,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,283,199,376/356,568
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,719,961.41

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