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Finding the Third Proportional to 344,522 and 738,868

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Solution

The third proportional to 344,522 and 738,868 is: 1,584,589.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,522 : 738,868 = 738,868 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,522/738,868 = 738,868/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,522x = 738,868 × 738,868
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,522x = 545,925,921,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,925,921,424/344,522
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584,589.44

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