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Finding the Third Proportional to 344,279.63 and 745,731.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 344,279.63 and 745,731.38 is: 1,615,301.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,279.63 : 745,731.38 = 745,731.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,279.63/745,731.38 = 745,731.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,279.63x = 745,731.38 × 745,731.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,279.63x = 556,115,283,659.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,115,283,659.39/344,279.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,615,301.18

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