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Finding the Third Proportional to 362,607 and 785,479

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Solution

The third proportional to 362,607 and 785,479 is: 1,701,504.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,607 : 785,479 = 785,479 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,607/785,479 = 785,479/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,607x = 785,479 × 785,479
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,607x = 616,977,259,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,977,259,441/362,607
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,701,504.00

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