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Finding the Third Proportional to 360,792 and 778,787

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Solution

The third proportional to 360,792 and 778,787 is: 1,681,049.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,792 : 778,787 = 778,787 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,792/778,787 = 778,787/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,792x = 778,787 × 778,787
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,792x = 606,509,191,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,509,191,369/360,792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,681,049.45

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