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Finding the Third Proportional to 358,740 and 761,220

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Solution

The third proportional to 358,740 and 761,220 is: 1,615,253.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,740 : 761,220 = 761,220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,740/761,220 = 761,220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,740x = 761,220 × 761,220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,740x = 579,455,888,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,455,888,400/358,740
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,615,253.08

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