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Finding the Third Proportional to 352,635 and 783,750

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Solution

The third proportional to 352,635 and 783,750 is: 1,741,925.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,635 : 783,750 = 783,750 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,635/783,750 = 783,750/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,635x = 783,750 × 783,750
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,635x = 614,264,062,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,264,062,500/352,635
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,741,925.96

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