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Finding the Third Proportional to 354,996 and 772,200

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Solution

The third proportional to 354,996 and 772,200 is: 1,679,717.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,996 : 772,200 = 772,200 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,996/772,200 = 772,200/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,996x = 772,200 × 772,200
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,996x = 596,292,840,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,292,840,000/354,996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,679,717.07

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