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Finding the Third Proportional to 342,426 and 737,556

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Solution

The third proportional to 342,426 and 737,556 is: 1,588,631.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,426 : 737,556 = 737,556 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,426/737,556 = 737,556/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,426x = 737,556 × 737,556
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,426x = 543,988,853,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,988,853,136/342,426
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588,631.86

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