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Finding the Third Proportional to 344,154 and 738,116

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Solution

The third proportional to 344,154 and 738,116 is: 1,583,056.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,154 : 738,116 = 738,116 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,154/738,116 = 738,116/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,154x = 738,116 × 738,116
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,154x = 544,815,229,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,815,229,456/344,154
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583,056.51

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