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Finding the Third Proportional to 361,718 and 785,708

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Solution

The third proportional to 361,718 and 785,708 is: 1,706,680.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,718 : 785,708 = 785,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,718/785,708 = 785,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,718x = 785,708 × 785,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,718x = 617,337,061,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,337,061,264/361,718
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,706,680.51

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