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Finding the Third Proportional to 316,332 and 746,712

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Solution

The third proportional to 316,332 and 746,712 is: 1,762,638.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,332 : 746,712 = 746,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,332/746,712 = 746,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,332x = 746,712 × 746,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,332x = 557,578,810,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,578,810,944/316,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,762,638.02

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