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Finding the Third Proportional to 349,458 and 764,343

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Solution

The third proportional to 349,458 and 764,343 is: 1,671,789.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349,458 : 764,343 = 764,343 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349,458/764,343 = 764,343/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349,458x = 764,343 × 764,343
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349,458x = 584,220,221,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,220,221,649/349,458
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,671,789.52

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