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Finding the Third Proportional to 340,244 and 732,484

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Solution

The third proportional to 340,244 and 732,484 is: 1,576,906.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,244 : 732,484 = 732,484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,244/732,484 = 732,484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,244x = 732,484 × 732,484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,244x = 536,532,810,256
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,532,810,256/340,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,576,906.02

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