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Finding the Third Proportional to 363,228 and 741,237

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Solution

The third proportional to 363,228 and 741,237 is: 1,512,637.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,228 : 741,237 = 741,237 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,228/741,237 = 741,237/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,228x = 741,237 × 741,237
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,228x = 549,432,290,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,432,290,169/363,228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512,637.49

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