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Finding the Third Proportional to 349,556 and 764,520

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Solution

The third proportional to 349,556 and 764,520 is: 1,672,094.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349,556 : 764,520 = 764,520 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349,556/764,520 = 764,520/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349,556x = 764,520 × 764,520
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349,556x = 584,490,830,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,490,830,400/349,556
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,672,094.97

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