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Finding the Third Proportional to 312,624 and 737,244

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Solution

The third proportional to 312,624 and 737,244 is: 1,738,602.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,624 : 737,244 = 737,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,624/737,244 = 737,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,624x = 737,244 × 737,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,624x = 543,528,715,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,528,715,536/312,624
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738,602.01

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