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Finding the Third Proportional to 312,235 and 736,828

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Solution

The third proportional to 312,235 and 736,828 is: 1,738,804.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,235 : 736,828 = 736,828 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,235/736,828 = 736,828/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,235x = 736,828 × 736,828
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,235x = 542,915,501,584
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,915,501,584/312,235
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738,804.11

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