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Finding the Third Proportional to 360,888 and 783,248

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Solution

The third proportional to 360,888 and 783,248 is: 1,699,910.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,888 : 783,248 = 783,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,888/783,248 = 783,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,888x = 783,248 × 783,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,888x = 613,477,429,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,477,429,504/360,888
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,699,910.86

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