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Finding the Third Proportional to 364,662 and 787,644

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Solution

The third proportional to 364,662 and 787,644 is: 1,701,255.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,662 : 787,644 = 787,644 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,662/787,644 = 787,644/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,662x = 787,644 × 787,644
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,662x = 620,383,070,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,383,070,736/364,662
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,701,255.05

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