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Finding the Third Proportional to 316,180 and 746,362

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Solution

The third proportional to 316,180 and 746,362 is: 1,761,832.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,180 : 746,362 = 746,362 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,180/746,362 = 746,362/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,180x = 746,362 × 746,362
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,180x = 557,056,235,044
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,056,235,044/316,180
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,761,832.61

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