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Finding the Third Proportional to 363,544 and 773,744

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Solution

The third proportional to 363,544 and 773,744 is: 1,646,787.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,544 : 773,744 = 773,744 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,544/773,744 = 773,744/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,544x = 773,744 × 773,744
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,544x = 598,679,777,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,679,777,536/363,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,646,787.67

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