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Finding the Third Proportional to 355,113 and 762,930

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Solution

The third proportional to 355,113 and 762,930 is: 1,639,090.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,113 : 762,930 = 762,930 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,113/762,930 = 762,930/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,113x = 762,930 × 762,930
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,113x = 582,062,184,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,062,184,900/355,113
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,639,090.05

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