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Finding the Third Proportional to 351,157 and 757,626

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Solution

The third proportional to 351,157 and 757,626 is: 1,634,588.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,157 : 757,626 = 757,626 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,157/757,626 = 757,626/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,157x = 757,626 × 757,626
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,157x = 573,997,155,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,997,155,876/351,157
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,634,588.39

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