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Finding the Third Proportional to 364,862 and 783,669

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Solution

The third proportional to 364,862 and 783,669 is: 1,683,203.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,862 : 783,669 = 783,669 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,862/783,669 = 783,669/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,862x = 783,669 × 783,669
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,862x = 614,137,101,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,137,101,561/364,862
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,683,203.79

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