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Finding the Third Proportional to 322,355 and 758,259

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Solution

The third proportional to 322,355 and 758,259 is: 1,783,613.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,355 : 758,259 = 758,259 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,355/758,259 = 758,259/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,355x = 758,259 × 758,259
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,355x = 574,956,711,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,956,711,081/322,355
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,783,613.44

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