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Finding the Third Proportional to 351,862 and 753,544

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Solution

The third proportional to 351,862 and 753,544 is: 1,613,781.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,862 : 753,544 = 753,544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,862/753,544 = 753,544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,862x = 753,544 × 753,544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,862x = 567,828,559,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,828,559,936/351,862
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,613,781.99

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