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Finding the Third Proportional to 360,640 and 771,312

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Solution

The third proportional to 360,640 and 771,312 is: 1,649,629.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,640 : 771,312 = 771,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,640/771,312 = 771,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,640x = 771,312 × 771,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,640x = 594,922,201,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,922,201,344/360,640
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,649,629.00

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