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Finding the Third Proportional to 344,574 and 757,044

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Solution

The third proportional to 344,574 and 757,044 is: 1,663,258.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,574 : 757,044 = 757,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,574/757,044 = 757,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,574x = 757,044 × 757,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,574x = 573,115,617,936
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,115,617,936/344,574
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,663,258.45

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