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Finding the Third Proportional to 345,557 and 718,701

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Solution

The third proportional to 345,557 and 718,701 is: 1,494,778.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345,557 : 718,701 = 718,701 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345,557/718,701 = 718,701/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345,557x = 718,701 × 718,701
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345,557x = 516,531,127,401
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,531,127,401/345,557
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494,778.36

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