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Finding the Third Proportional to 342,650 and 736,330

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Solution

The third proportional to 342,650 and 736,330 is: 1,582,319.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,650 : 736,330 = 736,330 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,650/736,330 = 736,330/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,650x = 736,330 × 736,330
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,650x = 542,181,868,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,181,868,900/342,650
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582,319.77

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