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Finding the Third Proportional to 352,698 and 783,872

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Solution

The third proportional to 352,698 and 783,872 is: 1,742,157.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,698 : 783,872 = 783,872 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,698/783,872 = 783,872/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,698x = 783,872 × 783,872
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,698x = 614,455,312,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,455,312,384/352,698
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,742,157.06

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