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Finding the Third Proportional to 354,672 and 755,352

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Solution

The third proportional to 354,672 and 755,352 is: 1,608,688.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,672 : 755,352 = 755,352 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,672/755,352 = 755,352/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,672x = 755,352 × 755,352
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,672x = 570,556,643,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,556,643,904/354,672
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,608,688.15

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