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Finding the Third Proportional to 367,224 and 778,560

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Solution

The third proportional to 367,224 and 778,560 is: 1,650,642.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,224 : 778,560 = 778,560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,224/778,560 = 778,560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,224x = 778,560 × 778,560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,224x = 606,155,673,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,155,673,600/367,224
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,650,642.86

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