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Finding the Third Proportional to 343,803 and 738,393

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Solution

The third proportional to 343,803 and 738,393 is: 1,585,862.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343,803 : 738,393 = 738,393 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343,803/738,393 = 738,393/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343,803x = 738,393 × 738,393
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343,803x = 545,224,222,449
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,224,222,449/343,803
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585,862.32

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