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Finding the Third Proportional to 355,026 and 778,902

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Solution

The third proportional to 355,026 and 778,902 is: 1,708,856.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,026 : 778,902 = 778,902 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,026/778,902 = 778,902/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,026x = 778,902 × 778,902
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,026x = 606,688,325,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,688,325,604/355,026
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,708,856.04

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