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Finding the Third Proportional to 367,034 and 778,133

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Solution

The third proportional to 367,034 and 778,133 is: 1,649,686.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,034 : 778,133 = 778,133 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,034/778,133 = 778,133/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,034x = 778,133 × 778,133
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,034x = 605,490,965,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,490,965,689/367,034
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,649,686.31

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