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Finding the Third Proportional to 355,630 and 775,168

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Solution

The third proportional to 355,630 and 775,168 is: 1,689,636.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,630 : 775,168 = 775,168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,630/775,168 = 775,168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,630x = 775,168 × 775,168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,630x = 600,885,428,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,885,428,224/355,630
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,689,636.50

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