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Finding the Third Proportional to 350,566 and 767,472

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Solution

The third proportional to 350,566 and 767,472 is: 1,680,177.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,566 : 767,472 = 767,472 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,566/767,472 = 767,472/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,566x = 767,472 × 767,472
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,566x = 589,013,270,784
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,013,270,784/350,566
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,680,177.97

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