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Finding the Third Proportional to 352,848 and 762,073

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Solution

The third proportional to 352,848 and 762,073 is: 1,645,907.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,848 : 762,073 = 762,073 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,848/762,073 = 762,073/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,848x = 762,073 × 762,073
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,848x = 580,755,257,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,755,257,329/352,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,645,907.75

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