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Finding the Third Proportional to 356,632 and 777,236

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Solution

The third proportional to 356,632 and 777,236 is: 1,693,891.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,632 : 777,236 = 777,236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,632/777,236 = 777,236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,632x = 777,236 × 777,236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,632x = 604,095,799,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,095,799,696/356,632
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,693,891.18

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