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Finding the Third Proportional to 344,966 and 742,392

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Solution

The third proportional to 344,966 and 742,392 is: 1,597,681.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,966 : 742,392 = 742,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,966/742,392 = 742,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,966x = 742,392 × 742,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,966x = 551,145,881,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,145,881,664/344,966
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,597,681.75

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