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Finding the Third Proportional to 358,802 and 754,780

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Solution

The third proportional to 358,802 and 754,780 is: 1,587,763.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,802 : 754,780 = 754,780 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,802/754,780 = 754,780/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,802x = 754,780 × 754,780
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,802x = 569,692,848,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,692,848,400/358,802
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587,763.86

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