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Finding the Third Proportional to 350,892 and 738,451.69

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Solution

The third proportional to 350,892 and 738,451.69 is: 1,554,070.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,892 : 738,451.69 = 738,451.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,892/738,451.69 = 738,451.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,892x = 738,451.69 × 738,451.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,892x = 545,310,894,771.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,310,894,771.60/350,892
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,554,070.47

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