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Finding the Third Proportional to 316,469 and 746,598

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Solution

The third proportional to 316,469 and 746,598 is: 1,761,337.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,469 : 746,598 = 746,598 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,469/746,598 = 746,598/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,469x = 746,598 × 746,598
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,469x = 557,408,573,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,408,573,604/316,469
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,761,337.05

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