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Finding the Third Proportional to 344,724 and 731,184

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Solution

The third proportional to 344,724 and 731,184 is: 1,550,893.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,724 : 731,184 = 731,184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,724/731,184 = 731,184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,724x = 731,184 × 731,184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,724x = 534,630,041,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,630,041,856/344,724
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550,893.01

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