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Finding the Third Proportional to 352,602 and 775,179

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Solution

The third proportional to 352,602 and 775,179 is: 1,704,194.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,602 : 775,179 = 775,179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,602/775,179 = 775,179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,602x = 775,179 × 775,179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,602x = 600,902,482,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,902,482,041/352,602
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704,194.76

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