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Finding the Third Proportional to 357,702 and 758,046

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Solution

The third proportional to 357,702 and 758,046 is: 1,606,459.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,702 : 758,046 = 758,046 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,702/758,046 = 758,046/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,702x = 758,046 × 758,046
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,702x = 574,633,738,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,633,738,116/357,702
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,606,459.39

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