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Finding the Third Proportional to 354,703.50 and 778,389.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 354,703.50 and 778,389.75 is: 1,708,160.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,703.50 : 778,389.75 = 778,389.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,703.50/778,389.75 = 778,389.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,703.50x = 778,389.75 × 778,389.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,703.50x = 605,890,602,905.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,890,602,905.06/354,703.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,708,160.77

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