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Finding the Third Proportional to 350,687 and 766,997

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Solution

The third proportional to 350,687 and 766,997 is: 1,677,519.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,687 : 766,997 = 766,997 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,687/766,997 = 766,997/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,687x = 766,997 × 766,997
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,687x = 588,284,398,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,284,398,009/350,687
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,677,519.83

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