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Finding the Third Proportional to 351,378 and 747,771.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 351,378 and 747,771.75 is: 1,591,342.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,378 : 747,771.75 = 747,771.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,378/747,771.75 = 747,771.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,378x = 747,771.75 × 747,771.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,378x = 559,162,590,098.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,162,590,098.06/351,378
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591,342.06

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