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Finding the Third Proportional to 352,548 and 771,848

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Solution

The third proportional to 352,548 and 771,848 is: 1,689,838.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,548 : 771,848 = 771,848 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,548/771,848 = 771,848/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,548x = 771,848 × 771,848
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,548x = 595,749,335,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,749,335,104/352,548
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,689,838.93

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