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Finding the Third Proportional to 344,139 and 740,997

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Solution

The third proportional to 344,139 and 740,997 is: 1,595,508.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,139 : 740,997 = 740,997 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,139/740,997 = 740,997/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,139x = 740,997 × 740,997
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,139x = 549,076,554,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,076,554,009/344,139
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595,508.08

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