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Finding the Third Proportional to 352,168 and 733,518

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Solution

The third proportional to 352,168 and 733,518 is: 1,527,818.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,168 : 733,518 = 733,518 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,168/733,518 = 733,518/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,168x = 733,518 × 733,518
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,168x = 538,048,656,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,048,656,324/352,168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527,818.13

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