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Finding the Third Proportional to 344,198 and 729,425

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Solution

The third proportional to 344,198 and 729,425 is: 1,545,798.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,198 : 729,425 = 729,425 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,198/729,425 = 729,425/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,198x = 729,425 × 729,425
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,198x = 532,060,830,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,060,830,625/344,198
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545,798.73

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