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Finding the Third Proportional to 363,533 and 773,722

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Solution

The third proportional to 363,533 and 773,722 is: 1,646,743.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,533 : 773,722 = 773,722 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,533/773,722 = 773,722/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,533x = 773,722 × 773,722
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,533x = 598,645,733,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,645,733,284/363,533
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,646,743.85

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