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Finding the Third Proportional to 363,531 and 773,718

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Solution

The third proportional to 363,531 and 773,718 is: 1,646,735.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,531 : 773,718 = 773,718 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,531/773,718 = 773,718/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,531x = 773,718 × 773,718
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,531x = 598,639,543,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,639,543,524/363,531
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,646,735.89

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