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Finding the Third Proportional to 352,056 and 760,236

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Solution

The third proportional to 352,056 and 760,236 is: 1,641,667.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,056 : 760,236 = 760,236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,056/760,236 = 760,236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,056x = 760,236 × 760,236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,056x = 577,958,775,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,958,775,696/352,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641,667.17

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