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Finding the Third Proportional to 352,058 and 760,240

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Solution

The third proportional to 352,058 and 760,240 is: 1,641,675.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,058 : 760,240 = 760,240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,058/760,240 = 760,240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,058x = 760,240 × 760,240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,058x = 577,964,857,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,964,857,600/352,058
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641,675.11

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