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Finding the Third Proportional to 344,163.94 and 745,524

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Solution

The third proportional to 344,163.94 and 745,524 is: 1,614,945.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,163.94 : 745,524 = 745,524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,163.94/745,524 = 745,524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,163.94x = 745,524 × 745,524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,163.94x = 555,806,034,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,806,034,576/344,163.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,614,945.59

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