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Finding the Third Proportional to 344,019.75 and 777,228.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 344,019.75 and 777,228.75 is: 1,755,958.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,019.75 : 777,228.75 = 777,228.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,019.75/777,228.75 = 777,228.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,019.75x = 777,228.75 × 777,228.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,019.75x = 604,084,529,826.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,084,529,826.56/344,019.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,755,958.87

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