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Finding the Third Proportional to 345,071 and 704,227

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Solution

The third proportional to 345,071 and 704,227 is: 1,437,198.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345,071 : 704,227 = 704,227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345,071/704,227 = 704,227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345,071x = 704,227 × 704,227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345,071x = 495,935,667,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,935,667,529/345,071
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437,198.92

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