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Finding the Third Proportional to 358,767 and 769,050

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Solution

The third proportional to 358,767 and 769,050 is: 1,648,529.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,767 : 769,050 = 769,050 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,767/769,050 = 769,050/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,767x = 769,050 × 769,050
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,767x = 591,437,902,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,437,902,500/358,767
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,648,529.28

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