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Finding the Third Proportional to 340,826 and 738,078

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Solution

The third proportional to 340,826 and 738,078 is: 1,598,349.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,826 : 738,078 = 738,078 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,826/738,078 = 738,078/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,826x = 738,078 × 738,078
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,826x = 544,759,134,084
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,759,134,084/340,826
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598,349.70

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