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Finding the Third Proportional to 350,796 and 771,576

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Solution

The third proportional to 350,796 and 771,576 is: 1,697,081.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,796 : 771,576 = 771,576 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,796/771,576 = 771,576/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,796x = 771,576 × 771,576
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,796x = 595,329,523,776
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,329,523,776/350,796
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,697,081.85

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