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Finding the Third Proportional to 363,598 and 745,242

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Solution

The third proportional to 363,598 and 745,242 is: 1,527,471.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,598 : 745,242 = 745,242 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,598/745,242 = 745,242/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,598x = 745,242 × 745,242
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,598x = 555,385,638,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,385,638,564/363,598
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527,471.65

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