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Finding the Third Proportional to 340,164 and 744,777

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Solution

The third proportional to 340,164 and 744,777 is: 1,630,662.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,164 : 744,777 = 744,777 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,164/744,777 = 744,777/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,164x = 744,777 × 744,777
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,164x = 554,692,779,729
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,692,779,729/340,164
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,630,662.80

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