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Finding the Third Proportional to 352,066 and 760,253

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Solution

The third proportional to 352,066 and 760,253 is: 1,641,693.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,066 : 760,253 = 760,253 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,066/760,253 = 760,253/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,066x = 760,253 × 760,253
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,066x = 577,984,624,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,984,624,009/352,066
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641,693.96

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