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Finding the Third Proportional to 357,895 and 771,832

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Solution

The third proportional to 357,895 and 771,832 is: 1,664,523.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,895 : 771,832 = 771,832 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,895/771,832 = 771,832/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,895x = 771,832 × 771,832
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,895x = 595,724,636,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,724,636,224/357,895
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,664,523.49

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