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Finding the Third Proportional to 362,520 and 777,546

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Solution

The third proportional to 362,520 and 777,546 is: 1,667,708.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,520 : 777,546 = 777,546 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,520/777,546 = 777,546/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,520x = 777,546 × 777,546
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,520x = 604,577,782,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,577,782,116/362,520
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,667,708.77

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