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Finding the Third Proportional to 354,719.50 and 778,424.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 354,719.50 and 778,424.50 is: 1,708,236.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,719.50 : 778,424.50 = 778,424.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,719.50/778,424.50 = 778,424.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,719.50x = 778,424.50 × 778,424.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,719.50x = 605,944,702,200.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,944,702,200.25/354,719.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,708,236.23

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