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Finding the Third Proportional to 352,708 and 761,172

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Solution

The third proportional to 352,708 and 761,172 is: 1,642,669.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,708 : 761,172 = 761,172 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,708/761,172 = 761,172/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,708x = 761,172 × 761,172
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,708x = 579,382,813,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,382,813,584/352,708
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,642,669.90

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