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Finding the Third Proportional to 357,626 and 744,348

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Solution

The third proportional to 357,626 and 744,348 is: 1,549,255.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,626 : 744,348 = 744,348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,626/744,348 = 744,348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,626x = 744,348 × 744,348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,626x = 554,053,945,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,053,945,104/357,626
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549,255.21

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