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Finding the Third Proportional to 357,907.75 and 771,857.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 357,907.75 and 771,857.75 is: 1,664,575.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,907.75 : 771,857.75 = 771,857.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,907.75/771,857.75 = 771,857.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,907.75x = 771,857.75 × 771,857.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,907.75x = 595,764,386,235.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,764,386,235.06/357,907.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,664,575.26

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