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Finding the Third Proportional to 350,859 and 757,842

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Solution

The third proportional to 350,859 and 757,842 is: 1,636,909.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,859 : 757,842 = 757,842 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,859/757,842 = 757,842/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,859x = 757,842 × 757,842
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,859x = 574,324,496,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,324,496,964/350,859
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636,909.69

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