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Finding the Third Proportional to 350,861 and 757,846

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Solution

The third proportional to 350,861 and 757,846 is: 1,636,917.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,861 : 757,846 = 757,846 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,861/757,846 = 757,846/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,861x = 757,846 × 757,846
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,861x = 574,330,559,716
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,330,559,716/350,861
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636,917.64

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