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Finding the Third Proportional to 363,231 and 742,500

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Solution

The third proportional to 363,231 and 742,500 is: 1,517,784.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,231 : 742,500 = 742,500 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,231/742,500 = 742,500/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,231x = 742,500 × 742,500
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,231x = 551,306,250,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,306,250,000/363,231
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,517,784.14

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