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Finding the Third Proportional to 346,660 and 745,058

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Solution

The third proportional to 346,660 and 745,058 is: 1,601,313.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,660 : 745,058 = 745,058 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,660/745,058 = 745,058/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,660x = 745,058 × 745,058
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,660x = 555,111,423,364
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,111,423,364/346,660
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601,313.75

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