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Finding the Third Proportional to 355,801.50 and 777,266.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 355,801.50 and 777,266.50 is: 1,697,978.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,801.50 : 777,266.50 = 777,266.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,801.50/777,266.50 = 777,266.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,801.50x = 777,266.50 × 777,266.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,801.50x = 604,143,212,022.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,143,212,022.25/355,801.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,697,978.26

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