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Finding the Third Proportional to 352,048 and 757,162

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Solution

The third proportional to 352,048 and 757,162 is: 1,628,454.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,048 : 757,162 = 757,162 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,048/757,162 = 757,162/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,048x = 757,162 × 757,162
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,048x = 573,294,294,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,294,294,244/352,048
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,628,454.91

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