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Finding the Third Proportional to 351,262 and 755,778

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Solution

The third proportional to 351,262 and 755,778 is: 1,626,137.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,262 : 755,778 = 755,778 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,262/755,778 = 755,778/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,262x = 755,778 × 755,778
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,262x = 571,200,385,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,200,385,284/351,262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626,137.71

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