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Finding the Third Proportional to 526,044 and 744,342

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Solution

The third proportional to 526,044 and 744,342 is: 1,053,229.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526,044 : 744,342 = 744,342 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526,044/744,342 = 744,342/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526,044x = 744,342 × 744,342
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526,044x = 554,045,012,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,045,012,964/526,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053,229.41

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