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Finding the Third Proportional to 340,023 and 744,522

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Solution

The third proportional to 340,023 and 744,522 is: 1,630,222.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,023 : 744,522 = 744,522 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,023/744,522 = 744,522/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,023x = 744,522 × 744,522
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,023x = 554,313,008,484
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,313,008,484/340,023
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630,222.10

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