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Finding the Third Proportional to 344,697 and 744,735

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Solution

The third proportional to 344,697 and 744,735 is: 1,609,036.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,697 : 744,735 = 744,735 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,697/744,735 = 744,735/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,697x = 744,735 × 744,735
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,697x = 554,630,220,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,630,220,225/344,697
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,609,036.98

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