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Finding the Third Proportional to 350,665 and 761,107

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Solution

The third proportional to 350,665 and 761,107 is: 1,651,958.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,665 : 761,107 = 761,107 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,665/761,107 = 761,107/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,665x = 761,107 × 761,107
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,665x = 579,283,865,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,283,865,449/350,665
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,651,958.04

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