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Finding the Third Proportional to 351,852 and 738,264

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Solution

The third proportional to 351,852 and 738,264 is: 1,549,042.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,852 : 738,264 = 738,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,852/738,264 = 738,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,852x = 738,264 × 738,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,852x = 545,033,733,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,033,733,696/351,852
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549,042.59

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