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Finding the Third Proportional to 363,808 and 785,552

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Solution

The third proportional to 363,808 and 785,552 is: 1,696,202.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,808 : 785,552 = 785,552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,808/785,552 = 785,552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,808x = 785,552 × 785,552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,808x = 617,091,944,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,091,944,704/363,808
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,696,202.24

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