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Finding the Third Proportional to 360,016 and 848,761

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Solution

The third proportional to 360,016 and 848,761 is: 2,001,008.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,016 : 848,761 = 848,761 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,016/848,761 = 848,761/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,016x = 848,761 × 848,761
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,016x = 720,395,235,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,395,235,121/360,016
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,001,008.94

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