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Finding the Third Proportional to 351,590 and 745,084

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Solution

The third proportional to 351,590 and 745,084 is: 1,578,970.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,590 : 745,084 = 745,084 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,590/745,084 = 745,084/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,590x = 745,084 × 745,084
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,590x = 555,150,167,056
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,150,167,056/351,590
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,578,970.30

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