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Finding the Third Proportional to 356,936 and 743,448

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Solution

The third proportional to 356,936 and 743,448 is: 1,548,498.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,936 : 743,448 = 743,448 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,936/743,448 = 743,448/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,936x = 743,448 × 743,448
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,936x = 552,714,928,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,714,928,704/356,936
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548,498.69

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