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Finding the Third Proportional to 340,740 and 747,090

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Solution

The third proportional to 340,740 and 747,090 is: 1,638,033.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,740 : 747,090 = 747,090 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,740/747,090 = 747,090/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,740x = 747,090 × 747,090
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,740x = 558,143,468,100
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,143,468,100/340,740
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,638,033.30

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