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Finding the Third Proportional to 344,716 and 720,664

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Solution

The third proportional to 344,716 and 720,664 is: 1,506,621.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,716 : 720,664 = 720,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,716/720,664 = 720,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,716x = 720,664 × 720,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,716x = 519,356,600,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,356,600,896/344,716
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506,621.69

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