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Finding the Third Proportional to 350,042 and 748,064

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Solution

The third proportional to 350,042 and 748,064 is: 1,598,664.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,042 : 748,064 = 748,064 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,042/748,064 = 748,064/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,042x = 748,064 × 748,064
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,042x = 559,599,748,096
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,599,748,096/350,042
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598,664.58

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