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Finding the Third Proportional to 367,084 and 778,232

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Solution

The third proportional to 367,084 and 778,232 is: 1,649,881.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,084 : 778,232 = 778,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,084/778,232 = 778,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,084x = 778,232 × 778,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,084x = 605,645,045,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,645,045,824/367,084
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,649,881.35

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