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Finding the Third Proportional to 340,817 and 738,057

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Solution

The third proportional to 340,817 and 738,057 is: 1,598,300.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,817 : 738,057 = 738,057 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,817/738,057 = 738,057/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,817x = 738,057 × 738,057
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,817x = 544,728,135,249
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,728,135,249/340,817
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598,300.95

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