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Finding the Third Proportional to 345,250 and 738,470

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Solution

The third proportional to 345,250 and 738,470 is: 1,579,545.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345,250 : 738,470 = 738,470 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345,250/738,470 = 738,470/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345,250x = 738,470 × 738,470
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345,250x = 545,337,940,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,337,940,900/345,250
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,579,545.09

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