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Finding the Third Proportional to 363,186 and 741,123

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Solution

The third proportional to 363,186 and 741,123 is: 1,512,347.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,186 : 741,123 = 741,123 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,186/741,123 = 741,123/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,186x = 741,123 × 741,123
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,186x = 549,263,301,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,263,301,129/363,186
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512,347.12

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