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Finding the Third Proportional to 340,050 and 744,741

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Solution

The third proportional to 340,050 and 744,741 is: 1,631,051.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,050 : 744,741 = 744,741 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,050/744,741 = 744,741/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,050x = 744,741 × 744,741
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,050x = 554,639,157,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,639,157,081/340,050
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631,051.78

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