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Finding the Third Proportional to 351,930 and 766,719

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Solution

The third proportional to 351,930 and 766,719 is: 1,670,383.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,930 : 766,719 = 766,719 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,930/766,719 = 766,719/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,930x = 766,719 × 766,719
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,930x = 587,858,024,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,858,024,961/351,930
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670,383.39

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