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Finding the Third Proportional to 350,944 and 771,840

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Solution

The third proportional to 350,944 and 771,840 is: 1,697,527.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,944 : 771,840 = 771,840 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,944/771,840 = 771,840/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,944x = 771,840 × 771,840
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,944x = 595,736,985,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,736,985,600/350,944
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,697,527.20

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