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Finding the Third Proportional to 360,813 and 783,111

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Solution

The third proportional to 360,813 and 783,111 is: 1,699,669.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,813 : 783,111 = 783,111 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,813/783,111 = 783,111/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,813x = 783,111 × 783,111
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,813x = 613,262,838,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,262,838,321/360,813
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,699,669.46

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