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Finding the Third Proportional to 344,143.69 and 738,093.94

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Solution

The third proportional to 344,143.69 and 738,093.94 is: 1,583,009.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,143.69 : 738,093.94 = 738,093.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,143.69/738,093.94 = 738,093.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,143.69x = 738,093.94 × 738,093.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,143.69x = 544,782,660,574.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,782,660,574.25/344,143.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583,009.31

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