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Finding the Third Proportional to 361,956 and 771,984

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Solution

The third proportional to 361,956 and 771,984 is: 1,646,496.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,956 : 771,984 = 771,984 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,956/771,984 = 771,984/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,956x = 771,984 × 771,984
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,956x = 595,959,296,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,959,296,256/361,956
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,646,496.53

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