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Finding the Third Proportional to 350,736 and 767,100

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Solution

The third proportional to 350,736 and 767,100 is: 1,677,735.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,736 : 767,100 = 767,100 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,736/767,100 = 767,100/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,736x = 767,100 × 767,100
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,736x = 588,442,410,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,442,410,000/350,736
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,677,735.99

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