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Finding the Third Proportional to 352,068 and 760,257

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Solution

The third proportional to 352,068 and 760,257 is: 1,641,701.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,068 : 760,257 = 760,257 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,068/760,257 = 760,257/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,068x = 760,257 × 760,257
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,068x = 577,990,706,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,990,706,049/352,068
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641,701.90

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