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Finding the Third Proportional to 349,794 and 741,627

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Solution

The third proportional to 349,794 and 741,627 is: 1,572,384.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349,794 : 741,627 = 741,627 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349,794/741,627 = 741,627/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349,794x = 741,627 × 741,627
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349,794x = 550,010,607,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,010,607,129/349,794
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,572,384.34

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