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Finding the Third Proportional to 353,950 and 764,440

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Solution

The third proportional to 353,950 and 764,440 is: 1,650,991.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353,950 : 764,440 = 764,440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353,950/764,440 = 764,440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353,950x = 764,440 × 764,440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353,950x = 584,368,513,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,368,513,600/353,950
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,650,991.70

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