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Finding the Third Proportional to 351,027 and 729,042

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Solution

The third proportional to 351,027 and 729,042 is: 1,514,134.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,027 : 729,042 = 729,042 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,027/729,042 = 729,042/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,027x = 729,042 × 729,042
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,027x = 531,502,237,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,502,237,764/351,027
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514,134.92

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