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Finding the Third Proportional to 344,678 and 729,099

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Solution

The third proportional to 344,678 and 729,099 is: 1,542,266.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,678 : 729,099 = 729,099 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,678/729,099 = 729,099/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,678x = 729,099 × 729,099
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,678x = 531,585,351,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,585,351,801/344,678
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542,266.56

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