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Finding the Third Proportional to 344,305 and 745,784

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Solution

The third proportional to 344,305 and 745,784 is: 1,615,410.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,305 : 745,784 = 745,784 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,305/745,784 = 745,784/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,305x = 745,784 × 745,784
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,305x = 556,193,774,656
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,193,774,656/344,305
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,615,410.10

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