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Finding the Third Proportional to 355,772 and 770,593

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Solution

The third proportional to 355,772 and 770,593 is: 1,669,084.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,772 : 770,593 = 770,593 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,772/770,593 = 770,593/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,772x = 770,593 × 770,593
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,772x = 593,813,571,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,813,571,649/355,772
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669,084.62

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