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Finding the Third Proportional to 340,096 and 744,836

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Solution

The third proportional to 340,096 and 744,836 is: 1,631,247.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,096 : 744,836 = 744,836 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,096/744,836 = 744,836/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,096x = 744,836 × 744,836
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,096x = 554,780,666,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,780,666,896/340,096
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631,247.26

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