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Finding the Third Proportional to 357,232 and 770,553

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Solution

The third proportional to 357,232 and 770,553 is: 1,662,090.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,232 : 770,553 = 770,553 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,232/770,553 = 770,553/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,232x = 770,553 × 770,553
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,232x = 593,751,925,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,751,925,809/357,232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,662,090.53

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