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Finding the Third Proportional to 358,766 and 761,264

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Solution

The third proportional to 358,766 and 761,264 is: 1,615,322.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,766 : 761,264 = 761,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,766/761,264 = 761,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,766x = 761,264 × 761,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,766x = 579,522,877,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,522,877,696/358,766
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,615,322.74

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