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Finding the Third Proportional to 346,424 and 744,418

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Solution

The third proportional to 346,424 and 744,418 is: 1,599,652.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,424 : 744,418 = 744,418 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,424/744,418 = 744,418/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,424x = 744,418 × 744,418
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,424x = 554,158,158,724
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,158,158,724/346,424
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599,652.91

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