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Finding the Third Proportional to 778,855 and 1,682,267

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Solution

The third proportional to 778,855 and 1,682,267 is: 3,633,567.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,855 : 1,682,267 = 1,682,267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,855/1,682,267 = 1,682,267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,855x = 1,682,267 × 1,682,267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,855x = 2,830,022,259,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,830,022,259,289/778,855
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,633,567.56

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