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Finding the Third Proportional to 361,629 and 787,546.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 361,629 and 787,546.13 is: 1,715,097.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,629 : 787,546.13 = 787,546.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,629/787,546.13 = 787,546.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,629x = 787,546.13 × 787,546.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,629x = 620,228,899,002.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,228,899,002.52/361,629
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,715,097.24

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