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Finding the Third Proportional to 352,063 and 760,247

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Solution

The third proportional to 352,063 and 760,247 is: 1,641,682.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,063 : 760,247 = 760,247 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,063/760,247 = 760,247/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,063x = 760,247 × 760,247
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,063x = 577,975,501,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,975,501,009/352,063
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641,682.03

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