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Finding the Third Proportional to 356,530 and 777,031

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Solution

The third proportional to 356,530 and 777,031 is: 1,693,482.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,530 : 777,031 = 777,031 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,530/777,031 = 777,031/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,530x = 777,031 × 777,031
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,530x = 603,777,174,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,777,174,961/356,530
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,693,482.11

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