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Finding the Third Proportional to 352,594 and 761,294

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Solution

The third proportional to 352,594 and 761,294 is: 1,643,727.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,594 : 761,294 = 761,294 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,594/761,294 = 761,294/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,594x = 761,294 × 761,294
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,594x = 579,568,554,436
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,568,554,436/352,594
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643,727.78

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