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Finding the Third Proportional to 344,228 and 745,644

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Solution

The third proportional to 344,228 and 745,644 is: 1,615,164.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,228 : 745,644 = 745,644 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,228/745,644 = 745,644/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,228x = 745,644 × 745,644
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,228x = 555,984,974,736
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,984,974,736/344,228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,615,164.88

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