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Finding the Third Proportional to 344,552 and 730,018

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Solution

The third proportional to 344,552 and 730,018 is: 1,546,722.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,552 : 730,018 = 730,018 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,552/730,018 = 730,018/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,552x = 730,018 × 730,018
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,552x = 532,926,280,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,926,280,324/344,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546,722.35

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