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Finding the Third Proportional to 355,864 and 777,391

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Solution

The third proportional to 355,864 and 777,391 is: 1,698,223.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,864 : 777,391 = 777,391 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,864/777,391 = 777,391/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,864x = 777,391 × 777,391
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,864x = 604,336,766,881
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,336,766,881/355,864
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,698,223.95

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