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Finding the Third Proportional to 360,620 and 771,269

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Solution

The third proportional to 360,620 and 771,269 is: 1,649,536.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,620 : 771,269 = 771,269 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,620/771,269 = 771,269/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,620x = 771,269 × 771,269
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,620x = 594,855,870,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,855,870,361/360,620
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,649,536.55

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