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Finding the Third Proportional to 354,974.63 and 778,839.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 354,974.63 and 778,839.75 is: 1,708,830.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,974.63 : 778,839.75 = 778,839.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,974.63/778,839.75 = 778,839.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,974.63x = 778,839.75 × 778,839.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,974.63x = 606,591,356,180.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,591,356,180.06/354,974.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,708,830.19

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