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Finding the Third Proportional to 351,261 and 755,775

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Solution

The third proportional to 351,261 and 755,775 is: 1,626,129.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,261 : 755,775 = 755,775 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,261/755,775 = 755,775/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,261x = 755,775 × 755,775
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,261x = 571,195,850,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,195,850,625/351,261
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626,129.43

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