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Finding the Third Proportional to 362,180 and 771,140

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Solution

The third proportional to 362,180 and 771,140 is: 1,641,882.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,180 : 771,140 = 771,140 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,180/771,140 = 771,140/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,180x = 771,140 × 771,140
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,180x = 594,656,899,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,656,899,600/362,180
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641,882.21

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