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Finding the Third Proportional to 340,053 and 744,744

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Solution

The third proportional to 340,053 and 744,744 is: 1,631,050.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,053 : 744,744 = 744,744 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,053/744,744 = 744,744/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,053x = 744,744 × 744,744
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,053x = 554,643,625,536
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,643,625,536/340,053
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631,050.53

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