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Finding the Third Proportional to 358,515 and 787,014

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Solution

The third proportional to 358,515 and 787,014 is: 1,727,657.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,515 : 787,014 = 787,014 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,515/787,014 = 787,014/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,515x = 787,014 × 787,014
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,515x = 619,391,036,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,391,036,196/358,515
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727,657.24

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