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Finding the Third Proportional to 360,666 and 783,540

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Solution

The third proportional to 360,666 and 783,540 is: 1,702,225.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,666 : 783,540 = 783,540 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,666/783,540 = 783,540/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,666x = 783,540 × 783,540
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,666x = 613,934,931,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,934,931,600/360,666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,702,225.69

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