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Finding the Third Proportional to 778,853 and 1,682,266

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Solution

The third proportional to 778,853 and 1,682,266 is: 3,633,572.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,853 : 1,682,266 = 1,682,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,853/1,682,266 = 1,682,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,853x = 1,682,266 × 1,682,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,853x = 2,830,018,894,756
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,830,018,894,756/778,853
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,633,572.57

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