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Finding the Third Proportional to 361,696 and 785,662

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Solution

The third proportional to 361,696 and 785,662 is: 1,706,584.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,696 : 785,662 = 785,662 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,696/785,662 = 785,662/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,696x = 785,662 × 785,662
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,696x = 617,264,778,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,264,778,244/361,696
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,706,584.47

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