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Finding the Third Proportional to 349,458 and 764,344

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Solution

The third proportional to 349,458 and 764,344 is: 1,671,793.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349,458 : 764,344 = 764,344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349,458/764,344 = 764,344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349,458x = 764,344 × 764,344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349,458x = 584,221,750,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,221,750,336/349,458
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,671,793.89

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