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Finding the Third Proportional to 360,280 and 783,992

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Solution

The third proportional to 360,280 and 783,992 is: 1,706,016.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,280 : 783,992 = 783,992 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,280/783,992 = 783,992/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,280x = 783,992 × 783,992
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,280x = 614,643,456,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,643,456,064/360,280
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,706,016.03

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