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Finding the Third Proportional to 361,151 and 777,802

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Solution

The third proportional to 361,151 and 777,802 is: 1,675,132.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,151 : 777,802 = 777,802 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,151/777,802 = 777,802/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,151x = 777,802 × 777,802
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,151x = 604,975,951,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,975,951,204/361,151
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,675,132.98

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