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Finding the Third Proportional to 361,807 and 763,749

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Solution

The third proportional to 361,807 and 763,749 is: 1,612,220.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,807 : 763,749 = 763,749 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,807/763,749 = 763,749/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,807x = 763,749 × 763,749
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,807x = 583,312,535,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,312,535,001/361,807
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,612,220.15

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