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Finding the Third Proportional to 316,182 and 746,367

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Solution

The third proportional to 316,182 and 746,367 is: 1,761,845.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,182 : 746,367 = 746,367 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,182/746,367 = 746,367/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,182x = 746,367 × 746,367
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,182x = 557,063,698,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,063,698,689/316,182
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,761,845.07

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