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Finding the Third Proportional to 352,159 and 733,501

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Solution

The third proportional to 352,159 and 733,501 is: 1,527,786.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,159 : 733,501 = 733,501 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,159/733,501 = 733,501/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,159x = 733,501 × 733,501
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,159x = 538,023,717,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,023,717,001/352,159
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527,786.36

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