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Finding the Third Proportional to 362,508 and 777,522

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Solution

The third proportional to 362,508 and 777,522 is: 1,667,661.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,508 : 777,522 = 777,522 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,508/777,522 = 777,522/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,508x = 777,522 × 777,522
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,508x = 604,540,460,484
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,540,460,484/362,508
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,667,661.02

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