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Finding the Third Proportional to 361,706 and 785,680

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Solution

The third proportional to 361,706 and 785,680 is: 1,706,615.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,706 : 785,680 = 785,680 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,706/785,680 = 785,680/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,706x = 785,680 × 785,680
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,706x = 617,293,062,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,293,062,400/361,706
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,706,615.49

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