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Finding the Third Proportional to 778,875 and 1,682,305

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Solution

The third proportional to 778,875 and 1,682,305 is: 3,633,638.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778,875 : 1,682,305 = 1,682,305 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778,875/1,682,305 = 1,682,305/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778,875x = 1,682,305 × 1,682,305
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778,875x = 2,830,150,113,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,830,150,113,025/778,875
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,633,638.41

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