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Finding the Third Proportional to 344,300 and 742,984

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Solution

The third proportional to 344,300 and 742,984 is: 1,603,326.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,300 : 742,984 = 742,984 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,300/742,984 = 742,984/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,300x = 742,984 × 742,984
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,300x = 552,025,224,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,025,224,256/344,300
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603,326.24

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