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Finding the Third Proportional to 350,609 and 767,957

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Solution

The third proportional to 350,609 and 767,957 is: 1,682,095.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,609 : 767,957 = 767,957 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,609/767,957 = 767,957/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,609x = 767,957 × 767,957
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,609x = 589,757,953,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,757,953,849/350,609
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,682,095.88

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