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Finding the Third Proportional to 357,231 and 763,592

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Solution

The third proportional to 357,231 and 763,592 is: 1,632,200.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,231 : 763,592 = 763,592 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,231/763,592 = 763,592/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,231x = 763,592 × 763,592
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,231x = 583,072,742,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,072,742,464/357,231
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632,200.85

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