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Finding the Third Proportional to 363,528 and 744,687

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Solution

The third proportional to 363,528 and 744,687 is: 1,525,491.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,528 : 744,687 = 744,687 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,528/744,687 = 744,687/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,528x = 744,687 × 744,687
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,528x = 554,558,727,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,558,727,969/363,528
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,525,491.10

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