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Finding the Third Proportional to 340,702 and 741,060

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Solution

The third proportional to 340,702 and 741,060 is: 1,611,877.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,702 : 741,060 = 741,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,702/741,060 = 741,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,702x = 741,060 × 741,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,702x = 549,169,923,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,169,923,600/340,702
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,611,877.60

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