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Finding the Third Proportional to 350,838 and 738,352.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 350,838 and 738,352.13 is: 1,553,890.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,838 : 738,352.13 = 738,352.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,838/738,352.13 = 738,352.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,838x = 738,352.13 × 738,352.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,838x = 545,163,860,492.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,163,860,492.02/350,838
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553,890.57

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