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Finding the Third Proportional to 344,027 and 729,850

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Solution

The third proportional to 344,027 and 729,850 is: 1,548,369.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,027 : 729,850 = 729,850 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,027/729,850 = 729,850/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,027x = 729,850 × 729,850
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,027x = 532,681,022,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,681,022,500/344,027
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548,369.82

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