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Finding the Third Proportional to 364,658 and 787,636

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Solution

The third proportional to 364,658 and 787,636 is: 1,701,239.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,658 : 787,636 = 787,636 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,658/787,636 = 787,636/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,658x = 787,636 × 787,636
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,658x = 620,370,468,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,370,468,496/364,658
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,701,239.16

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