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Finding the Third Proportional to 349,362 and 748,572

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Solution

The third proportional to 349,362 and 748,572 is: 1,603,952.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349,362 : 748,572 = 748,572 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349,362/748,572 = 748,572/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349,362x = 748,572 × 748,572
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349,362x = 560,360,039,184
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,360,039,184/349,362
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603,952.46

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