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Finding the Third Proportional to 345,251 and 714,478

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Solution

The third proportional to 345,251 and 714,478 is: 1,478,573.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345,251 : 714,478 = 714,478 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345,251/714,478 = 714,478/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345,251x = 714,478 × 714,478
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345,251x = 510,478,812,484
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,478,812,484/345,251
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,478,573.02

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