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Finding the Third Proportional to 355,006 and 775,063.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 355,006 and 775,063.50 is: 1,692,150.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,006 : 775,063.50 = 775,063.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,006/775,063.50 = 775,063.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,006x = 775,063.50 × 775,063.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,006x = 600,723,429,032.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,723,429,032.25/355,006
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,692,150.07

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