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Finding the Third Proportional to 350,763 and 757,575

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Solution

The third proportional to 350,763 and 757,575 is: 1,636,204.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,763 : 757,575 = 757,575 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,763/757,575 = 757,575/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,763x = 757,575 × 757,575
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,763x = 573,919,880,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,919,880,625/350,763
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636,204.16

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