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Finding the Third Proportional to 344,832 and 751,740

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Solution

The third proportional to 344,832 and 751,740 is: 1,638,806.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,832 : 751,740 = 751,740 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,832/751,740 = 751,740/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,832x = 751,740 × 751,740
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,832x = 565,113,027,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,113,027,600/344,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,638,806.80

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