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Finding the Third Proportional to 340,065 and 744,768

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Solution

The third proportional to 340,065 and 744,768 is: 1,631,098.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,065 : 744,768 = 744,768 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,065/744,768 = 744,768/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,065x = 744,768 × 744,768
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,065x = 554,679,373,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,679,373,824/340,065
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631,098.10

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