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Finding the Third Proportional to 344,296 and 745,762

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Solution

The third proportional to 344,296 and 745,762 is: 1,615,357.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,296 : 745,762 = 745,762 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,296/745,762 = 745,762/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,296x = 745,762 × 745,762
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,296x = 556,160,960,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,160,960,644/344,296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,615,357.02

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