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Finding the Third Proportional to 346,327 and 744,473

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Solution

The third proportional to 346,327 and 744,473 is: 1,600,337.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,327 : 744,473 = 744,473 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,327/744,473 = 744,473/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,327x = 744,473 × 744,473
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,327x = 554,240,047,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,240,047,729/346,327
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,600,337.39

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