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Finding the Third Proportional to 361,638 and 787,566

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Solution

The third proportional to 361,638 and 787,566 is: 1,715,141.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,638 : 787,566 = 787,566 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,638/787,566 = 787,566/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,638x = 787,566 × 787,566
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,638x = 620,260,204,356
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,260,204,356/361,638
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,715,141.12

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