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Finding the Third Proportional to 355,552 and 775,012

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Solution

The third proportional to 355,552 and 775,012 is: 1,689,327.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,552 : 775,012 = 775,012 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,552/775,012 = 775,012/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,552x = 775,012 × 775,012
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,552x = 600,643,600,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,643,600,144/355,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,689,327.02

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