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Finding the Third Proportional to 344,287 and 745,746

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Solution

The third proportional to 344,287 and 745,746 is: 1,615,329.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,287 : 745,746 = 745,746 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,287/745,746 = 745,746/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,287x = 745,746 × 745,746
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,287x = 556,137,096,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,137,096,516/344,287
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,615,329.93

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