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Finding the Third Proportional to 342,636 and 737,772

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Solution

The third proportional to 342,636 and 737,772 is: 1,588,588.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,636 : 737,772 = 737,772 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,636/737,772 = 737,772/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,636x = 737,772 × 737,772
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,636x = 544,307,523,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,307,523,984/342,636
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588,588.25

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