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Finding the Third Proportional to 358,888 and 754,958

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Solution

The third proportional to 358,888 and 754,958 is: 1,588,132.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,888 : 754,958 = 754,958 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,888/754,958 = 754,958/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,888x = 754,958 × 754,958
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,888x = 569,961,581,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,961,581,764/358,888
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588,132.18

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