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Finding the Third Proportional to 359,128.69 and 771,175.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 359,128.69 and 771,175.69 is: 1,655,985.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359,128.69 : 771,175.69 = 771,175.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359,128.69/771,175.69 = 771,175.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359,128.69x = 771,175.69 × 771,175.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359,128.69x = 594,711,940,991.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,711,940,991.10/359,128.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,655,985.62

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