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Finding the Third Proportional to 361,850 and 771,793

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Solution

The third proportional to 361,850 and 771,793 is: 1,646,163.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,850 : 771,793 = 771,793 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,850/771,793 = 771,793/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,850x = 771,793 × 771,793
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,850x = 595,664,434,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,664,434,849/361,850
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,646,163.98

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