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Finding the Third Proportional to 367,254 and 778,599

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Solution

The third proportional to 367,254 and 778,599 is: 1,650,673.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,254 : 778,599 = 778,599 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,254/778,599 = 778,599/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,254x = 778,599 × 778,599
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,254x = 606,216,402,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,216,402,801/367,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,650,673.38

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