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Finding the Third Proportional to 367,024 and 778,113

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Solution

The third proportional to 367,024 and 778,113 is: 1,649,646.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,024 : 778,113 = 778,113 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,024/778,113 = 778,113/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,024x = 778,113 × 778,113
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,024x = 605,459,840,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,459,840,769/367,024
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,649,646.46

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