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Finding the Third Proportional to 360,622 and 771,273

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Solution

The third proportional to 360,622 and 771,273 is: 1,649,544.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,622 : 771,273 = 771,273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,622/771,273 = 771,273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,622x = 771,273 × 771,273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,622x = 594,862,040,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,862,040,529/360,622
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,649,544.51

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