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Finding the Third Proportional to 362,572 and 777,614

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Solution

The third proportional to 362,572 and 777,614 is: 1,667,761.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,572 : 777,614 = 777,614 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,572/777,614 = 777,614/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,572x = 777,614 × 777,614
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,572x = 604,683,532,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,683,532,996/362,572
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,667,761.25

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