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Finding the Third Proportional to 363,224.25 and 741,231

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Solution

The third proportional to 363,224.25 and 741,231 is: 1,512,628.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,224.25 : 741,231 = 741,231 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,224.25/741,231 = 741,231/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,224.25x = 741,231 × 741,231
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,224.25x = 549,423,395,361
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,423,395,361/363,224.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512,628.62

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