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Finding the Third Proportional to 358,392 and 769,902

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Solution

The third proportional to 358,392 and 769,902 is: 1,653,912.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,392 : 769,902 = 769,902 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,392/769,902 = 769,902/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,392x = 769,902 × 769,902
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,392x = 592,749,089,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,749,089,604/358,392
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,653,912.73

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