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Finding the Third Proportional to 358,750 and 754,680

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Solution

The third proportional to 358,750 and 754,680 is: 1,587,573.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,750 : 754,680 = 754,680 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,750/754,680 = 754,680/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,750x = 754,680 × 754,680
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,750x = 569,541,902,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,541,902,400/358,750
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587,573.25

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