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Finding the Third Proportional to 350,892 and 741,636

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Solution

The third proportional to 350,892 and 741,636 is: 1,567,502.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,892 : 741,636 = 741,636 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,892/741,636 = 741,636/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,892x = 741,636 × 741,636
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,892x = 550,023,956,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,023,956,496/350,892
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567,502.13

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