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Finding the Third Proportional to 340,098 and 744,840

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Solution

The third proportional to 340,098 and 744,840 is: 1,631,255.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,098 : 744,840 = 744,840 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,098/744,840 = 744,840/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,098x = 744,840 × 744,840
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,098x = 554,786,625,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,786,625,600/340,098
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631,255.18

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