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Finding the Third Proportional to 360,068 and 787,912

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Solution

The third proportional to 360,068 and 787,912 is: 1,724,133.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,068 : 787,912 = 787,912 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,068/787,912 = 787,912/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,068x = 787,912 × 787,912
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,068x = 620,805,319,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,805,319,744/360,068
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,724,133.55

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