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Finding the Third Proportional to 349,965 and 749,498

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Solution

The third proportional to 349,965 and 749,498 is: 1,605,152.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349,965 : 749,498 = 749,498 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349,965/749,498 = 749,498/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349,965x = 749,498 × 749,498
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349,965x = 561,747,252,004
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,747,252,004/349,965
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605,152.66

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