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Finding the Third Proportional to 350,798 and 745,324

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Solution

The third proportional to 350,798 and 745,324 is: 1,583,554.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,798 : 745,324 = 745,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,798/745,324 = 745,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,798x = 745,324 × 745,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,798x = 555,507,864,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,507,864,976/350,798
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583,554.82

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