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Finding the Third Proportional to 346,710 and 745,908

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Solution

The third proportional to 346,710 and 745,908 is: 1,604,738.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,710 : 745,908 = 745,908 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,710/745,908 = 745,908/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,710x = 745,908 × 745,908
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,710x = 556,378,744,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,378,744,464/346,710
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604,738.09

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