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Finding the Third Proportional to 340,838 and 716,922

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Solution

The third proportional to 340,838 and 716,922 is: 1,507,980.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,838 : 716,922 = 716,922 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,838/716,922 = 716,922/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,838x = 716,922 × 716,922
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,838x = 513,977,154,084
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,977,154,084/340,838
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507,980.78

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