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Finding the Third Proportional to 354,124 and 767,252

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Solution

The third proportional to 354,124 and 767,252 is: 1,662,343.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,124 : 767,252 = 767,252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,124/767,252 = 767,252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,124x = 767,252 × 767,252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,124x = 588,675,631,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,675,631,504/354,124
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,662,343.22

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