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Finding the Third Proportional to 354,699 and 755,406

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Solution

The third proportional to 354,699 and 755,406 is: 1,608,795.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,699 : 755,406 = 755,406 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,699/755,406 = 755,406/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,699x = 755,406 × 755,406
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,699x = 570,638,224,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,638,224,836/354,699
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,608,795.70

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