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Finding the Third Proportional to 352,283 and 785,247

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Solution

The third proportional to 352,283 and 785,247 is: 1,750,333.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,283 : 785,247 = 785,247 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,283/785,247 = 785,247/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,283x = 785,247 × 785,247
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,283x = 616,612,851,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,612,851,009/352,283
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,750,333.83

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