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Finding the Third Proportional to 354,692 and 778,365

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Solution

The third proportional to 354,692 and 778,365 is: 1,708,107.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,692 : 778,365 = 778,365 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,692/778,365 = 778,365/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,692x = 778,365 × 778,365
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,692x = 605,852,073,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,852,073,225/354,692
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,708,107.52

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