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Finding the Third Proportional to 346,548 and 744,666

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Solution

The third proportional to 346,548 and 744,666 is: 1,600,146.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,548 : 744,666 = 744,666 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,548/744,666 = 744,666/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,548x = 744,666 × 744,666
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,548x = 554,527,451,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,527,451,556/346,548
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,600,146.16

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