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Finding the Third Proportional to 358,754 and 780,567

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Solution

The third proportional to 358,754 and 780,567 is: 1,698,336.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,754 : 780,567 = 780,567 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,754/780,567 = 780,567/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,754x = 780,567 × 780,567
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,754x = 609,284,841,489
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,284,841,489/358,754
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,698,336.02

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