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Finding the Third Proportional to 344,124 and 754,668

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Solution

The third proportional to 344,124 and 754,668 is: 1,654,995.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,124 : 754,668 = 754,668 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,124/754,668 = 754,668/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,124x = 754,668 × 754,668
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,124x = 569,523,790,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,523,790,224/344,124
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,654,995.85

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