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Finding the Third Proportional to 361,318 and 778,132

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Solution

The third proportional to 361,318 and 778,132 is: 1,675,779.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,318 : 778,132 = 778,132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,318/778,132 = 778,132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,318x = 778,132 × 778,132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,318x = 605,489,409,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,489,409,424/361,318
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,675,779.81

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