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Finding the Third Proportional to 361,302 and 786,951

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Solution

The third proportional to 361,302 and 786,951 is: 1,714,056.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,302 : 786,951 = 786,951 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,302/786,951 = 786,951/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,302x = 786,951 × 786,951
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,302x = 619,291,876,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,291,876,401/361,302
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,714,056.04

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