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Finding the Third Proportional to 357,809 and 771,671

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Solution

The third proportional to 357,809 and 771,671 is: 1,664,229.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,809 : 771,671 = 771,671 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,809/771,671 = 771,671/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,809x = 771,671 × 771,671
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,809x = 595,476,132,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,476,132,241/357,809
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,664,229.05

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