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Finding the Third Proportional to 322,356 and 758,262

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Solution

The third proportional to 322,356 and 758,262 is: 1,783,622.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,356 : 758,262 = 758,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,356/758,262 = 758,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,356x = 758,262 × 758,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,356x = 574,961,260,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,961,260,644/322,356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,783,622.02

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