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Finding the Third Proportional to 357,512 and 739,770

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Solution

The third proportional to 357,512 and 739,770 is: 1,530,744.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,512 : 739,770 = 739,770 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,512/739,770 = 739,770/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,512x = 739,770 × 739,770
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,512x = 547,259,652,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,259,652,900/357,512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,530,744.85

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