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Finding the Third Proportional to 744,552 and 998,730

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Solution

The third proportional to 744,552 and 998,730 is: 1,339,680.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744,552 : 998,730 = 998,730 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744,552/998,730 = 998,730/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744,552x = 998,730 × 998,730
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744,552x = 997,461,612,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,461,612,900/744,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339,680.25

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