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Finding the Third Proportional to 341,982 and 738,396

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Solution

The third proportional to 341,982 and 738,396 is: 1,594,319.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,982 : 738,396 = 738,396 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,982/738,396 = 738,396/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,982x = 738,396 × 738,396
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,982x = 545,228,652,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,228,652,816/341,982
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594,319.74

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