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Finding the Third Proportional to 352,725 and 761,208

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Solution

The third proportional to 352,725 and 761,208 is: 1,642,746.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,725 : 761,208 = 761,208 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,725/761,208 = 761,208/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,725x = 761,208 × 761,208
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,725x = 579,437,619,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,437,619,264/352,725
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,642,746.10

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