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Finding the Third Proportional to 363,552 and 745,200

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Solution

The third proportional to 363,552 and 745,200 is: 1,527,492.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,552 : 745,200 = 745,200 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,552/745,200 = 745,200/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,552x = 745,200 × 745,200
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,552x = 555,323,040,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,323,040,000/363,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527,492.74

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