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Finding the Third Proportional to 363,531 and 777,606

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Solution

The third proportional to 363,531 and 777,606 is: 1,663,327.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,531 : 777,606 = 777,606 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,531/777,606 = 777,606/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,531x = 777,606 × 777,606
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,531x = 604,671,091,236
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,671,091,236/363,531
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,663,327.45

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