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Finding the Third Proportional to 361,544 and 787,428

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Solution

The third proportional to 361,544 and 787,428 is: 1,714,985.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,544 : 787,428 = 787,428 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,544/787,428 = 787,428/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,544x = 787,428 × 787,428
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,544x = 620,042,855,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,042,855,184/361,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,714,985.88

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