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Finding the Third Proportional to 345,072 and 704,229

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Solution

The third proportional to 345,072 and 704,229 is: 1,437,202.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345,072 : 704,229 = 704,229 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345,072/704,229 = 704,229/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345,072x = 704,229 × 704,229
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345,072x = 495,938,484,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,938,484,441/345,072
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437,202.92

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