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Finding the Third Proportional to 350,637 and 744,960

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Solution

The third proportional to 350,637 and 744,960 is: 1,582,734.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,637 : 744,960 = 744,960 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,637/744,960 = 744,960/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,637x = 744,960 × 744,960
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,637x = 554,965,401,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,965,401,600/350,637
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582,734.86

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