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Finding the Third Proportional to 344,424 and 729,822

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Solution

The third proportional to 344,424 and 729,822 is: 1,546,466.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,424 : 729,822 = 729,822 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,424/729,822 = 729,822/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,424x = 729,822 × 729,822
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,424x = 532,640,151,684
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,640,151,684/344,424
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546,466.42

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