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Finding the Third Proportional to 340,222 and 732,444

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Solution

The third proportional to 340,222 and 732,444 is: 1,576,835.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,222 : 732,444 = 732,444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,222/732,444 = 732,444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,222x = 732,444 × 732,444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,222x = 536,474,213,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,474,213,136/340,222
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,576,835.75

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