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Finding the Third Proportional to 340,283 and 735,970

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Solution

The third proportional to 340,283 and 735,970 is: 1,591,768.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,283 : 735,970 = 735,970 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,283/735,970 = 735,970/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,283x = 735,970 × 735,970
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,283x = 541,651,840,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,651,840,900/340,283
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591,768.74

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