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Finding the Third Proportional to 351,203 and 744,202

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Solution

The third proportional to 351,203 and 744,202 is: 1,576,970.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,203 : 744,202 = 744,202 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,203/744,202 = 744,202/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,203x = 744,202 × 744,202
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,203x = 553,836,616,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,836,616,804/351,203
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,576,970.06

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