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Finding the Third Proportional to 354,942.09 and 769,771.03

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Solution

The third proportional to 354,942.09 and 769,771.03 is: 1,669,420.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,942.09 : 769,771.03 = 769,771.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,942.09/769,771.03 = 769,771.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,942.09x = 769,771.03 × 769,771.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,942.09x = 592,547,440,551.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,547,440,551.69/354,942.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669,420.03

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