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Finding the Third Proportional to 350,406 and 753,300

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Solution

The third proportional to 350,406 and 753,300 is: 1,619,438.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,406 : 753,300 = 753,300 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,406/753,300 = 753,300/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,406x = 753,300 × 753,300
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,406x = 567,460,890,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,460,890,000/350,406
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,619,438.28

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