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Finding the Third Proportional to 348,044 and 737,272

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Solution

The third proportional to 348,044 and 737,272 is: 1,561,785.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,044 : 737,272 = 737,272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,044/737,272 = 737,272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,044x = 737,272 × 737,272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,044x = 543,570,001,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,570,001,984/348,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561,785.30

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