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Finding the Third Proportional to 363,548 and 777,640

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Solution

The third proportional to 363,548 and 777,640 is: 1,663,395.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,548 : 777,640 = 777,640 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,548/777,640 = 777,640/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,548x = 777,640 × 777,640
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,548x = 604,723,969,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,723,969,600/363,548
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,663,395.12

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