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Finding the Third Proportional to 358,764 and 740,850

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Solution

The third proportional to 358,764 and 740,850 is: 1,529,860.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,764 : 740,850 = 740,850 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,764/740,850 = 740,850/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,764x = 740,850 × 740,850
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,764x = 548,858,722,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,858,722,500/358,764
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529,860.08

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