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Finding the Third Proportional to 361,750 and 785,758

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Solution

The third proportional to 361,750 and 785,758 is: 1,706,746.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,750 : 785,758 = 785,758 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,750/785,758 = 785,758/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,750x = 785,758 × 785,758
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,750x = 617,415,634,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,415,634,564/361,750
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,706,746.74

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