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Finding the Third Proportional to 354,904 and 766,669

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Solution

The third proportional to 354,904 and 766,669 is: 1,656,169.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,904 : 766,669 = 766,669 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,904/766,669 = 766,669/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,904x = 766,669 × 766,669
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,904x = 587,781,355,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,781,355,561/354,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,656,169.99

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