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Finding the Third Proportional to 343,838 and 747,454

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Solution

The third proportional to 343,838 and 747,454 is: 1,624,856.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343,838 : 747,454 = 747,454 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343,838/747,454 = 747,454/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343,838x = 747,454 × 747,454
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343,838x = 558,687,482,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,687,482,116/343,838
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624,856.71

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