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Finding the Third Proportional to 344,238 and 745,660

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Solution

The third proportional to 344,238 and 745,660 is: 1,615,187.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,238 : 745,660 = 745,660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,238/745,660 = 745,660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,238x = 745,660 × 745,660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,238x = 556,008,835,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,008,835,600/344,238
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,615,187.27

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