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Finding the Third Proportional to 342,598 and 737,688

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Solution

The third proportional to 342,598 and 737,688 is: 1,588,402.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,598 : 737,688 = 737,688 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,598/737,688 = 737,688/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,598x = 737,688 × 737,688
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,598x = 544,183,585,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,183,585,344/342,598
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588,402.69

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