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Finding the Third Proportional to 357,612 and 767,148

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Solution

The third proportional to 357,612 and 767,148 is: 1,645,683.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,612 : 767,148 = 767,148 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,612/767,148 = 767,148/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,612x = 767,148 × 767,148
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,612x = 588,516,053,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,516,053,904/357,612
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,645,683.18

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