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Finding the Third Proportional to 350,034 and 748,048

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Solution

The third proportional to 350,034 and 748,048 is: 1,598,632.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,034 : 748,048 = 748,048 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,034/748,048 = 748,048/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,034x = 748,048 × 748,048
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,034x = 559,575,810,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,575,810,304/350,034
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598,632.73

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