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Finding the Third Proportional to 364,674 and 787,668

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Solution

The third proportional to 364,674 and 787,668 is: 1,701,302.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,674 : 787,668 = 787,668 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,674/787,668 = 787,668/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,674x = 787,668 × 787,668
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,674x = 620,420,878,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,420,878,224/364,674
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,701,302.75

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