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Finding the Third Proportional to 522,660 and 736,044

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Solution

The third proportional to 522,660 and 736,044 is: 1,036,545.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522,660 : 736,044 = 736,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522,660/736,044 = 736,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522,660x = 736,044 × 736,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522,660x = 541,760,769,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,760,769,936/522,660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036,545.31

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