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Finding the Third Proportional to 352,638 and 764,325

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Solution

The third proportional to 352,638 and 764,325 is: 1,656,635.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,638 : 764,325 = 764,325 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,638/764,325 = 764,325/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,638x = 764,325 × 764,325
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,638x = 584,192,705,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,192,705,625/352,638
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,656,635.72

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