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Finding the Third Proportional to 360,270 and 783,962

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Solution

The third proportional to 360,270 and 783,962 is: 1,705,932.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,270 : 783,962 = 783,962 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,270/783,962 = 783,962/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,270x = 783,962 × 783,962
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,270x = 614,596,417,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,596,417,444/360,270
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,705,932.82

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