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Finding the Third Proportional to 350,611 and 767,961

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Solution

The third proportional to 350,611 and 767,961 is: 1,682,103.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,611 : 767,961 = 767,961 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,611/767,961 = 767,961/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,611x = 767,961 × 767,961
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,611x = 589,764,097,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,764,097,521/350,611
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,682,103.81

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