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Finding the Third Proportional to 355,252 and 763,208

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Solution

The third proportional to 355,252 and 763,208 is: 1,639,642.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,252 : 763,208 = 763,208 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,252/763,208 = 763,208/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,252x = 763,208 × 763,208
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,252x = 582,486,451,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,486,451,264/355,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,639,642.99

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