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Finding the Third Proportional to 315,888 and 745,703

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Solution

The third proportional to 315,888 and 745,703 is: 1,760,348.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,888 : 745,703 = 745,703 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,888/745,703 = 745,703/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,888x = 745,703 × 745,703
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,888x = 556,072,964,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,072,964,209/315,888
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,760,348.49

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