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Finding the Third Proportional to 361,542 and 787,428

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Solution

The third proportional to 361,542 and 787,428 is: 1,714,995.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,542 : 787,428 = 787,428 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,542/787,428 = 787,428/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,542x = 787,428 × 787,428
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,542x = 620,042,855,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,042,855,184/361,542
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,714,995.37

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