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Finding the Third Proportional to 343,349 and 771,136

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Solution

The third proportional to 343,349 and 771,136 is: 1,731,913.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343,349 : 771,136 = 771,136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343,349/771,136 = 771,136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343,349x = 771,136 × 771,136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343,349x = 594,650,730,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,650,730,496/343,349
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,731,913.39

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