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Finding the Third Proportional to 350,862 and 771,708

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Solution

The third proportional to 350,862 and 771,708 is: 1,697,343.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,862 : 771,708 = 771,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,862/771,708 = 771,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,862x = 771,708 × 771,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,862x = 595,533,237,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,533,237,264/350,862
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,697,343.22

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