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Finding the Third Proportional to 355,860 and 777,384

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Solution

The third proportional to 355,860 and 777,384 is: 1,698,212.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,860 : 777,384 = 777,384 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,860/777,384 = 777,384/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,860x = 777,384 × 777,384
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,860x = 604,325,883,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,325,883,456/355,860
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,698,212.45

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