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Finding the Third Proportional to 354,663.75 and 778,231.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 354,663.75 and 778,231.50 is: 1,707,657.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,663.75 : 778,231.50 = 778,231.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,663.75/778,231.50 = 778,231.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,663.75x = 778,231.50 × 778,231.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,663.75x = 605,644,267,592.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,644,267,592.25/354,663.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,707,657.65

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