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Finding the Third Proportional to 341,253 and 734,832

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Solution

The third proportional to 341,253 and 734,832 is: 1,582,339.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,253 : 734,832 = 734,832 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,253/734,832 = 734,832/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,253x = 734,832 × 734,832
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,253x = 539,978,068,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,978,068,224/341,253
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582,339.40

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