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Finding the Third Proportional to 353,952 and 764,208

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Solution

The third proportional to 353,952 and 764,208 is: 1,649,980.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353,952 : 764,208 = 764,208 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353,952/764,208 = 764,208/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353,952x = 764,208 × 764,208
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353,952x = 584,013,867,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,013,867,264/353,952
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,649,980.41

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