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Finding the Third Proportional to 354,672 and 778,247

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Solution

The third proportional to 354,672 and 778,247 is: 1,707,685.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,672 : 778,247 = 778,247 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,672/778,247 = 778,247/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,672x = 778,247 × 778,247
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,672x = 605,668,393,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,668,393,009/354,672
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,707,685.95

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