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Finding the Third Proportional to 350,804 and 771,588

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Solution

The third proportional to 350,804 and 771,588 is: 1,697,095.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,804 : 771,588 = 771,588 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,804/771,588 = 771,588/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,804x = 771,588 × 771,588
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,804x = 595,348,041,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,348,041,744/350,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,697,095.93

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