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Finding the Third Proportional to 341,253 and 734,022

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Solution

The third proportional to 341,253 and 734,022 is: 1,578,852.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,253 : 734,022 = 734,022 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,253/734,022 = 734,022/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,253x = 734,022 × 734,022
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,253x = 538,788,296,484
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,788,296,484/341,253
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,578,852.92

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