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Finding the Third Proportional to 354,920 and 774,072

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Solution

The third proportional to 354,920 and 774,072 is: 1,688,232.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,920 : 774,072 = 774,072 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,920/774,072 = 774,072/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,920x = 774,072 × 774,072
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,920x = 599,187,461,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,187,461,184/354,920
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,688,232.45

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