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Finding the Third Proportional to 344,694.50 and 744,729.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 344,694.50 and 744,729.50 is: 1,609,024.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,694.50 : 744,729.50 = 744,729.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,694.50/744,729.50 = 744,729.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,694.50x = 744,729.50 × 744,729.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,694.50x = 554,622,028,170.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,622,028,170.25/344,694.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,609,024.88

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