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Finding the Third Proportional to 357,902.44 and 771,846.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 357,902.44 and 771,846.75 is: 1,664,552.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,902.44 : 771,846.75 = 771,846.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,902.44/771,846.75 = 771,846.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,902.44x = 771,846.75 × 771,846.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,902.44x = 595,747,405,485.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,747,405,485.56/357,902.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,664,552.52

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