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Finding the Third Proportional to 357,962 and 779,126

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Solution

The third proportional to 357,962 and 779,126 is: 1,695,814.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,962 : 779,126 = 779,126 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,962/779,126 = 779,126/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,962x = 779,126 × 779,126
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,962x = 607,037,323,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,037,323,876/357,962
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,695,814.99

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