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Finding the Third Proportional to 350,843 and 738,363

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Solution

The third proportional to 350,843 and 738,363 is: 1,553,914.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,843 : 738,363 = 738,363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,843/738,363 = 738,363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,843x = 738,363 × 738,363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,843x = 545,179,919,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,179,919,769/350,843
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553,914.20

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