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Finding the Third Proportional to 360,069.75 and 775,908

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Solution

The third proportional to 360,069.75 and 775,908 is: 1,671,990.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,069.75 : 775,908 = 775,908 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,069.75/775,908 = 775,908/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,069.75x = 775,908 × 775,908
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,069.75x = 602,033,224,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,033,224,464/360,069.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,671,990.56

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