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Finding the Third Proportional to 355,292 and 761,250

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Solution

The third proportional to 355,292 and 761,250 is: 1,631,057.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,292 : 761,250 = 761,250 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,292/761,250 = 761,250/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,292x = 761,250 × 761,250
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,292x = 579,501,562,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,501,562,500/355,292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631,057.17

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