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Finding the Third Proportional to 349,905 and 735,062

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Solution

The third proportional to 349,905 and 735,062 is: 1,544,179.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349,905 : 735,062 = 735,062 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349,905/735,062 = 735,062/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349,905x = 735,062 × 735,062
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349,905x = 540,316,143,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,316,143,844/349,905
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544,179.55

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