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Finding the Third Proportional to 360,122 and 773,618

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Solution

The third proportional to 360,122 and 773,618 is: 1,661,894.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,122 : 773,618 = 773,618 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,122/773,618 = 773,618/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,122x = 773,618 × 773,618
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,122x = 598,484,809,924
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,484,809,924/360,122
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661,894.61

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