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Finding the Third Proportional to 350,526 and 744,801

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Solution

The third proportional to 350,526 and 744,801 is: 1,582,560.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,526 : 744,801 = 744,801 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,526/744,801 = 744,801/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,526x = 744,801 × 744,801
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,526x = 554,728,529,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,728,529,601/350,526
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582,560.29

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