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Finding the Third Proportional to 346,164 and 744,036

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Solution

The third proportional to 346,164 and 744,036 is: 1,599,211.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,164 : 744,036 = 744,036 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,164/744,036 = 744,036/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,164x = 744,036 × 744,036
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,164x = 553,589,569,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,589,569,296/346,164
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599,211.85

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