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Finding the Third Proportional to 363,537 and 744,702

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Solution

The third proportional to 363,537 and 744,702 is: 1,525,514.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,537 : 744,702 = 744,702 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,537/744,702 = 744,702/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,537x = 744,702 × 744,702
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,537x = 554,581,068,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,581,068,804/363,537
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,525,514.79

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