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Finding the Third Proportional to 363,564 and 744,759

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Solution

The third proportional to 363,564 and 744,759 is: 1,525,635.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,564 : 744,759 = 744,759 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,564/744,759 = 744,759/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,564x = 744,759 × 744,759
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,564x = 554,665,968,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,665,968,081/363,564
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,525,635.01

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