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Finding the Third Proportional to 344,898 and 753,678

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Solution

The third proportional to 344,898 and 753,678 is: 1,646,952.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,898 : 753,678 = 753,678 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,898/753,678 = 753,678/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,898x = 753,678 × 753,678
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,898x = 568,030,527,684
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,030,527,684/344,898
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,646,952.22

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