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Finding the Third Proportional to 342,634 and 736,298

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Solution

The third proportional to 342,634 and 736,298 is: 1,582,256.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,634 : 736,298 = 736,298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,634/736,298 = 736,298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,634x = 736,298 × 736,298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,634x = 542,134,744,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,134,744,804/342,634
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582,256.12

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