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Finding the Third Proportional to 358,674 and 761,088

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Solution

The third proportional to 358,674 and 761,088 is: 1,614,990.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,674 : 761,088 = 761,088 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,674/761,088 = 761,088/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,674x = 761,088 × 761,088
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,674x = 579,254,943,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,254,943,744/358,674
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,614,990.06

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