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Finding the Third Proportional to 344,337 and 747,643.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 344,337 and 747,643.50 is: 1,623,324.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,337 : 747,643.50 = 747,643.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,337/747,643.50 = 747,643.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,337x = 747,643.50 × 747,643.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,337x = 558,970,803,092.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,970,803,092.25/344,337
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623,324.83

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