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Finding the Third Proportional to 360,784 and 771,600

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Solution

The third proportional to 360,784 and 771,600 is: 1,650,202.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,784 : 771,600 = 771,600 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,784/771,600 = 771,600/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,784x = 771,600 × 771,600
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,784x = 595,366,560,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,366,560,000/360,784
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,650,202.23

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