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Finding the Third Proportional to 354,732 and 778,446

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Solution

The third proportional to 354,732 and 778,446 is: 1,708,270.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,732 : 778,446 = 778,446 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,732/778,446 = 778,446/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,732x = 778,446 × 778,446
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,732x = 605,978,174,916
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,978,174,916/354,732
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,708,270.40

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