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Finding the Third Proportional to 340,220 and 739,552

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Solution

The third proportional to 340,220 and 739,552 is: 1,607,598.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,220 : 739,552 = 739,552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,220/739,552 = 739,552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,220x = 739,552 × 739,552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,220x = 546,937,160,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,937,160,704/340,220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,607,598.50

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