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Finding the Third Proportional to 363,960 and 787,536

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Solution

The third proportional to 363,960 and 787,536 is: 1,704,068.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,960 : 787,536 = 787,536 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,960/787,536 = 787,536/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,960x = 787,536 × 787,536
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,960x = 620,212,951,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,212,951,296/363,960
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704,068.99

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