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Finding the Third Proportional to 352,144 and 760,408

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Solution

The third proportional to 352,144 and 760,408 is: 1,641,999.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,144 : 760,408 = 760,408 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,144/760,408 = 760,408/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,144x = 760,408 × 760,408
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,144x = 578,220,326,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,220,326,464/352,144
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641,999.65

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