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Finding the Third Proportional to 354,908 and 766,678

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Solution

The third proportional to 354,908 and 766,678 is: 1,656,190.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,908 : 766,678 = 766,678 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,908/766,678 = 766,678/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,908x = 766,678 × 766,678
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,908x = 587,795,155,684
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,795,155,684/354,908
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,656,190.21

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