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Finding the Third Proportional to 352,131 and 759,017

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Solution

The third proportional to 352,131 and 759,017 is: 1,636,058.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,131 : 759,017 = 759,017 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,131/759,017 = 759,017/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,131x = 759,017 × 759,017
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,131x = 576,106,806,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,106,806,289/352,131
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636,058.19

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