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Finding the Third Proportional to 349,996 and 749,720

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Solution

The third proportional to 349,996 and 749,720 is: 1,605,961.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349,996 : 749,720 = 749,720 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349,996/749,720 = 749,720/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349,996x = 749,720 × 749,720
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349,996x = 562,080,078,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,080,078,400/349,996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605,961.43

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