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Finding the Third Proportional to 352,082 and 760,280

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Solution

The third proportional to 352,082 and 760,280 is: 1,641,735.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,082 : 760,280 = 760,280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,082/760,280 = 760,280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,082x = 760,280 × 760,280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,082x = 578,025,678,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,025,678,400/352,082
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641,735.95

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