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Finding the Third Proportional to 344,173.50 and 738,167.63

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Solution

The third proportional to 344,173.50 and 738,167.63 is: 1,583,188.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,173.50 : 738,167.63 = 738,167.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,173.50/738,167.63 = 738,167.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,173.50x = 738,167.63 × 738,167.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,173.50x = 544,891,442,598.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,891,442,598.14/344,173.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583,188.25

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