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Finding the Third Proportional to 340,159 and 744,767

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Solution

The third proportional to 340,159 and 744,767 is: 1,630,642.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,159 : 744,767 = 744,767 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,159/744,767 = 744,767/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,159x = 744,767 × 744,767
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,159x = 554,677,884,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,677,884,289/340,159
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630,642.98

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