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Finding the Third Proportional to 362,806 and 748,898

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Solution

The third proportional to 362,806 and 748,898 is: 1,545,862.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,806 : 748,898 = 748,898 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,806/748,898 = 748,898/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,806x = 748,898 × 748,898
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,806x = 560,848,214,404
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,848,214,404/362,806
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545,862.57

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