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Finding the Third Proportional to 340,386 and 731,316

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Solution

The third proportional to 340,386 and 731,316 is: 1,571,225.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,386 : 731,316 = 731,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,386/731,316 = 731,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,386x = 731,316 × 731,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,386x = 534,823,091,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,823,091,856/340,386
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,571,225.29

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