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Finding the Third Proportional to 354,582 and 765,999

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Solution

The third proportional to 354,582 and 765,999 is: 1,654,777.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,582 : 765,999 = 765,999 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,582/765,999 = 765,999/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,582x = 765,999 × 765,999
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,582x = 586,754,468,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,754,468,001/354,582
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,654,777.93

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