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Finding the Third Proportional to 344,830 and 751,737

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Solution

The third proportional to 344,830 and 751,737 is: 1,638,803.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,830 : 751,737 = 751,737 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,830/751,737 = 751,737/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,830x = 751,737 × 751,737
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,830x = 565,108,517,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,108,517,169/344,830
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,638,803.23

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