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Finding the Third Proportional to 344,684 and 729,110

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Solution

The third proportional to 344,684 and 729,110 is: 1,542,286.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,684 : 729,110 = 729,110 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,684/729,110 = 729,110/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,684x = 729,110 × 729,110
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,684x = 531,601,392,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,601,392,100/344,684
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542,286.25

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