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Finding the Third Proportional to 367,042 and 778,149

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Solution

The third proportional to 367,042 and 778,149 is: 1,649,718.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,042 : 778,149 = 778,149 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,042/778,149 = 778,149/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,042x = 778,149 × 778,149
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,042x = 605,515,866,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,515,866,201/367,042
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,649,718.20

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