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Finding the Third Proportional to 355,209 and 760,962

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Solution

The third proportional to 355,209 and 760,962 is: 1,630,204.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,209 : 760,962 = 760,962 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,209/760,962 = 760,962/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,209x = 760,962 × 760,962
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,209x = 579,063,165,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,063,165,444/355,209
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630,204.09

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