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Finding the Third Proportional to 352,714 and 761,178

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Solution

The third proportional to 352,714 and 761,178 is: 1,642,667.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,714 : 761,178 = 761,178 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,714/761,178 = 761,178/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,714x = 761,178 × 761,178
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,714x = 579,391,947,684
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,391,947,684/352,714
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,642,667.85

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