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Finding the Third Proportional to 361,160 and 777,820

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Solution

The third proportional to 361,160 and 777,820 is: 1,675,168.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,160 : 777,820 = 777,820 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,160/777,820 = 777,820/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,160x = 777,820 × 777,820
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,160x = 605,003,952,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,003,952,400/361,160
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,675,168.77

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