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Finding the Third Proportional to 356,596 and 783,464

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Solution

The third proportional to 356,596 and 783,464 is: 1,721,320.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,596 : 783,464 = 783,464 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,596/783,464 = 783,464/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,596x = 783,464 × 783,464
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,596x = 613,815,839,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,815,839,296/356,596
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,721,320.04

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