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Finding the Third Proportional to 350,506 and 760,064

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Solution

The third proportional to 350,506 and 760,064 is: 1,648,180.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,506 : 760,064 = 760,064 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,506/760,064 = 760,064/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,506x = 760,064 × 760,064
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,506x = 577,697,284,096
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,697,284,096/350,506
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,648,180.87

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