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Finding the Third Proportional to 351,385 and 770,486

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Solution

The third proportional to 351,385 and 770,486 is: 1,689,453.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,385 : 770,486 = 770,486 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,385/770,486 = 770,486/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,385x = 770,486 × 770,486
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,385x = 593,648,676,196
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,648,676,196/351,385
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,689,453.67

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