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Finding the Third Proportional to 344,703 and 744,747

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Solution

The third proportional to 344,703 and 744,747 is: 1,609,060.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,703 : 744,747 = 744,747 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,703/744,747 = 744,747/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,703x = 744,747 × 744,747
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,703x = 554,648,094,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,648,094,009/344,703
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,609,060.83

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