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Finding the Third Proportional to 346,030 and 743,786

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Solution

The third proportional to 346,030 and 743,786 is: 1,598,756.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,030 : 743,786 = 743,786 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,030/743,786 = 743,786/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,030x = 743,786 × 743,786
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,030x = 553,217,613,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,217,613,796/346,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598,756.22

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