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Finding the Third Proportional to 350,537 and 760,123

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Solution

The third proportional to 350,537 and 760,123 is: 1,648,290.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,537 : 760,123 = 760,123 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,537/760,123 = 760,123/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,537x = 760,123 × 760,123
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,537x = 577,786,975,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,786,975,129/350,537
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,648,290.98

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