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Finding the Third Proportional to 420,938 and 748,378

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Solution

The third proportional to 420,938 and 748,378 is: 1,330,527.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,938 : 748,378 = 748,378 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,938/748,378 = 748,378/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,938x = 748,378 × 748,378
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,938x = 560,069,630,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,069,630,884/420,938
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330,527.61

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