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Finding the Third Proportional to 360,848 and 783,172

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Solution

The third proportional to 360,848 and 783,172 is: 1,699,769.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,848 : 783,172 = 783,172 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,848/783,172 = 783,172/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,848x = 783,172 × 783,172
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,848x = 613,358,381,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,358,381,584/360,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,699,769.38

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