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Finding the Third Proportional to 350,694 and 766,998

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Solution

The third proportional to 350,694 and 766,998 is: 1,677,490.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,694 : 766,998 = 766,998 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,694/766,998 = 766,998/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,694x = 766,998 × 766,998
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,694x = 588,285,932,004
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,285,932,004/350,694
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,677,490.72

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