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Finding the Third Proportional to 362,882 and 788,080

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Solution

The third proportional to 362,882 and 788,080 is: 1,711,493.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,882 : 788,080 = 788,080 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,882/788,080 = 788,080/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,882x = 788,080 × 788,080
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,882x = 621,070,086,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,070,086,400/362,882
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,711,493.23

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