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Finding the Third Proportional to 343,044 and 741,384

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Solution

The third proportional to 343,044 and 741,384 is: 1,602,273.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343,044 : 741,384 = 741,384 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343,044/741,384 = 741,384/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343,044x = 741,384 × 741,384
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343,044x = 549,650,235,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,650,235,456/343,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602,273.28

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