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Finding the Third Proportional to 344,712 and 720,656

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Solution

The third proportional to 344,712 and 720,656 is: 1,506,605.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,712 : 720,656 = 720,656 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,712/720,656 = 720,656/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,712x = 720,656 × 720,656
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,712x = 519,345,070,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,345,070,336/344,712
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506,605.72

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