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Finding the Third Proportional to 354,836 and 769,360

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Solution

The third proportional to 354,836 and 769,360 is: 1,668,136.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,836 : 769,360 = 769,360 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,836/769,360 = 769,360/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,836x = 769,360 × 769,360
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,836x = 591,914,809,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,914,809,600/354,836
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,668,136.29

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