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Finding the Third Proportional to 358,546 and 787,064

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Solution

The third proportional to 358,546 and 787,064 is: 1,727,727.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,546 : 787,064 = 787,064 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,546/787,064 = 787,064/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,546x = 787,064 × 787,064
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,546x = 619,469,740,096
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,469,740,096/358,546
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727,727.38

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