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Finding the Third Proportional to 348,428 and 738,723

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Solution

The third proportional to 348,428 and 738,723 is: 1,566,210.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,428 : 738,723 = 738,723 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,428/738,723 = 738,723/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,428x = 738,723 × 738,723
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,428x = 545,711,670,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,711,670,729/348,428
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566,210.73

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