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Finding the Third Proportional to 352,048 and 760,218

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Solution

The third proportional to 352,048 and 760,218 is: 1,641,626.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,048 : 760,218 = 760,218 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,048/760,218 = 760,218/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,048x = 760,218 × 760,218
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,048x = 577,931,407,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,931,407,524/352,048
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641,626.73

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