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Finding the Third Proportional to 361,998 and 779,232

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Solution

The third proportional to 361,998 and 779,232 is: 1,677,364.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,998 : 779,232 = 779,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,998/779,232 = 779,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,998x = 779,232 × 779,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,998x = 607,202,509,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,202,509,824/361,998
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,677,364.27

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