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Finding the Third Proportional to 346,766 and 745,264

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Solution

The third proportional to 346,766 and 745,264 is: 1,601,709.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,766 : 745,264 = 745,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,766/745,264 = 745,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,766x = 745,264 × 745,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,766x = 555,418,429,696
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,418,429,696/346,766
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601,709.60

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