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Finding the Third Proportional to 363,829 and 765,357

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Solution

The third proportional to 363,829 and 765,357 is: 1,610,018.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,829 : 765,357 = 765,357 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,829/765,357 = 765,357/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,829x = 765,357 × 765,357
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,829x = 585,771,337,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,771,337,449/363,829
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,610,018.27

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