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Finding the Third Proportional to 357,664 and 744,712

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Solution

The third proportional to 357,664 and 744,712 is: 1,550,606.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,664 : 744,712 = 744,712 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,664/744,712 = 744,712/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,664x = 744,712 × 744,712
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,664x = 554,595,962,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,595,962,944/357,664
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550,606.05

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