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Finding the Third Proportional to 340,815 and 738,051

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Solution

The third proportional to 340,815 and 738,051 is: 1,598,284.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,815 : 738,051 = 738,051 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,815/738,051 = 738,051/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,815x = 738,051 × 738,051
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,815x = 544,719,278,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,719,278,601/340,815
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598,284.34

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