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Finding the Third Proportional to 367,080 and 812,771

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Solution

The third proportional to 367,080 and 812,771 is: 1,799,598.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,080 : 812,771 = 812,771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,080/812,771 = 812,771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,080x = 812,771 × 812,771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,080x = 660,596,698,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,596,698,441/367,080
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,799,598.72

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