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Finding the Third Proportional to 361,754 and 785,782

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Solution

The third proportional to 361,754 and 785,782 is: 1,706,832.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,754 : 785,782 = 785,782 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,754/785,782 = 785,782/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,754x = 785,782 × 785,782
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,754x = 617,453,351,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,453,351,524/361,754
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,706,832.13

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