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Finding the Third Proportional to 360,656 and 783,520

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Solution

The third proportional to 360,656 and 783,520 is: 1,702,185.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,656 : 783,520 = 783,520 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,656/783,520 = 783,520/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,656x = 783,520 × 783,520
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,656x = 613,903,590,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,903,590,400/360,656
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,702,185.99

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