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Finding the Third Proportional to 356,468 and 742,422

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Solution

The third proportional to 356,468 and 742,422 is: 1,546,255.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,468 : 742,422 = 742,422 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,468/742,422 = 742,422/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,468x = 742,422 × 742,422
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,468x = 551,190,426,084
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,190,426,084/356,468
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546,255.00

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