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Finding the Third Proportional to 351,384 and 766,374

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Solution

The third proportional to 351,384 and 766,374 is: 1,671,473.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,384 : 766,374 = 766,374 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,384/766,374 = 766,374/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,384x = 766,374 × 766,374
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,384x = 587,329,107,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,329,107,876/351,384
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,671,473.68

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