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Finding the Third Proportional to 402,336 and 747,612

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Solution

The third proportional to 402,336 and 747,612 is: 1,389,196.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,336 : 747,612 = 747,612 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,336/747,612 = 747,612/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,336x = 747,612 × 747,612
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,336x = 558,923,702,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,923,702,544/402,336
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389,196.35

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