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Finding the Third Proportional to 363,486 and 771,036

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Solution

The third proportional to 363,486 and 771,036 is: 1,635,541.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,486 : 771,036 = 771,036 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,486/771,036 = 771,036/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,486x = 771,036 × 771,036
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,486x = 594,496,513,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,496,513,296/363,486
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,635,541.71

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