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Finding the Third Proportional to 345,984 and 745,320

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Solution

The third proportional to 345,984 and 745,320 is: 1,605,571.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345,984 : 745,320 = 745,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345,984/745,320 = 745,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345,984x = 745,320 × 745,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345,984x = 555,501,902,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,501,902,400/345,984
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605,571.07

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