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Finding the Third Proportional to 352,552 and 687,392

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Solution

The third proportional to 352,552 and 687,392 is: 1,340,249.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,552 : 687,392 = 687,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,552/687,392 = 687,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,552x = 687,392 × 687,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,552x = 472,507,761,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,507,761,664/352,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340,249.84

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