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Finding the Third Proportional to 358,761 and 754,698

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Solution

The third proportional to 358,761 and 754,698 is: 1,587,600.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,761 : 754,698 = 754,698 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,761/754,698 = 754,698/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,761x = 754,698 × 754,698
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,761x = 569,569,071,204
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,569,071,204/358,761
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587,600.30

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