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Finding the Third Proportional to 344,580 and 730,075

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Solution

The third proportional to 344,580 and 730,075 is: 1,546,838.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,580 : 730,075 = 730,075 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,580/730,075 = 730,075/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,580x = 730,075 × 730,075
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,580x = 533,009,505,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,009,505,625/344,580
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546,838.20

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