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Finding the Third Proportional to 312,244 and 736,848

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Solution

The third proportional to 312,244 and 736,848 is: 1,738,848.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,244 : 736,848 = 736,848 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,244/736,848 = 736,848/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,244x = 736,848 × 736,848
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,244x = 542,944,975,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,944,975,104/312,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738,848.38

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