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Finding the Third Proportional to 312,205 and 736,752

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Solution

The third proportional to 312,205 and 736,752 is: 1,738,612.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,205 : 736,752 = 736,752 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,205/736,752 = 736,752/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,205x = 736,752 × 736,752
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,205x = 542,803,509,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,803,509,504/312,205
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738,612.48

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