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Finding the Third Proportional to 356,985 and 743,562

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Solution

The third proportional to 356,985 and 743,562 is: 1,548,761.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,985 : 743,562 = 743,562 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,985/743,562 = 743,562/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,985x = 743,562 × 743,562
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,985x = 552,884,447,844
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,884,447,844/356,985
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548,761.01

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