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Finding the Third Proportional to 358,860 and 777,174

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Solution

The third proportional to 358,860 and 777,174 is: 1,683,106.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,860 : 777,174 = 777,174 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,860/777,174 = 777,174/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,860x = 777,174 × 777,174
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,860x = 603,999,426,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,999,426,276/358,860
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,683,106.02

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