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Finding the Third Proportional to 344,223 and 745,632

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Solution

The third proportional to 344,223 and 745,632 is: 1,615,136.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,223 : 745,632 = 745,632 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,223/745,632 = 745,632/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,223x = 745,632 × 745,632
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,223x = 555,967,079,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,967,079,424/344,223
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,615,136.35

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