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Finding the Third Proportional to 350,038 and 748,056

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Solution

The third proportional to 350,038 and 748,056 is: 1,598,648.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,038 : 748,056 = 748,056 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,038/748,056 = 748,056/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,038x = 748,056 × 748,056
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,038x = 559,587,779,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,587,779,136/350,038
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598,648.66

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