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Finding the Third Proportional to 343,868 and 732,013

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Solution

The third proportional to 343,868 and 732,013 is: 1,558,281.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343,868 : 732,013 = 732,013 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343,868/732,013 = 732,013/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343,868x = 732,013 × 732,013
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343,868x = 535,843,032,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,843,032,169/343,868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,558,281.18

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