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Finding the Third Proportional to 350,163 and 746,982

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Solution

The third proportional to 350,163 and 746,982 is: 1,593,492.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,163 : 746,982 = 746,982 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,163/746,982 = 746,982/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,163x = 746,982 × 746,982
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,163x = 557,982,108,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,982,108,324/350,163
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593,492.48

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