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Finding the Third Proportional to 357,608 and 744,610

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Solution

The third proportional to 357,608 and 744,610 is: 1,550,424.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,608 : 744,610 = 744,610 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,608/744,610 = 744,610/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,608x = 744,610 × 744,610
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,608x = 554,444,052,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,444,052,100/357,608
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550,424.07

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