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Finding the Third Proportional to 358,726 and 754,628

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Solution

The third proportional to 358,726 and 754,628 is: 1,587,460.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,726 : 754,628 = 754,628 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,726/754,628 = 754,628/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,726x = 754,628 × 754,628
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,726x = 569,463,418,384
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,463,418,384/358,726
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587,460.68

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