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Finding the Third Proportional to 361,883 and 764,590

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Solution

The third proportional to 361,883 and 764,590 is: 1,615,433.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,883 : 764,590 = 764,590 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,883/764,590 = 764,590/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,883x = 764,590 × 764,590
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,883x = 584,597,868,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,597,868,100/361,883
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,615,433.35

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