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Finding the Third Proportional to 350,701 and 761,179

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Solution

The third proportional to 350,701 and 761,179 is: 1,652,100.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,701 : 761,179 = 761,179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,701/761,179 = 761,179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,701x = 761,179 × 761,179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,701x = 579,393,470,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,393,470,041/350,701
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,652,100.99

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