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Finding the Third Proportional to 350,362 and 768,548

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Solution

The third proportional to 350,362 and 768,548 is: 1,685,873.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,362 : 768,548 = 768,548 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,362/768,548 = 768,548/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,362x = 768,548 × 768,548
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,362x = 590,666,028,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,666,028,304/350,362
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,685,873.55

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