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Finding the Third Proportional to 354,706 and 788,143

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Solution

The third proportional to 354,706 and 788,143 is: 1,751,223.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,706 : 788,143 = 788,143 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,706/788,143 = 788,143/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,706x = 788,143 × 788,143
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,706x = 621,169,388,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,169,388,449/354,706
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751,223.23

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