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Finding the Third Proportional to 346,178 and 744,060

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Solution

The third proportional to 346,178 and 744,060 is: 1,599,250.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,178 : 744,060 = 744,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,178/744,060 = 744,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,178x = 744,060 × 744,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,178x = 553,625,283,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,625,283,600/346,178
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599,250.34

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