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Finding the Third Proportional to 357,841.13 and 771,724.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 357,841.13 and 771,724.13 is: 1,664,308.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,841.13 : 771,724.13 = 771,724.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,841.13/771,724.13 = 771,724.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,841.13x = 771,724.13 × 771,724.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,841.13x = 595,558,125,107.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,558,125,107.02/357,841.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,664,308.78

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