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Finding the Third Proportional to 355,002 and 775,055.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 355,002 and 775,055.75 is: 1,692,135.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,002 : 775,055.75 = 775,055.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,002/775,055.75 = 775,055.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,002x = 775,055.75 × 775,055.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,002x = 600,711,415,608.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,711,415,608.06/355,002
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,692,135.30

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