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Finding the Third Proportional to 367,032 and 778,129

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Solution

The third proportional to 367,032 and 778,129 is: 1,649,678.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,032 : 778,129 = 778,129 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,032/778,129 = 778,129/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,032x = 778,129 × 778,129
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,032x = 605,484,740,641
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,484,740,641/367,032
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,649,678.34

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