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Finding the Third Proportional to 344,162 and 738,130

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Solution

The third proportional to 344,162 and 738,130 is: 1,583,079.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,162 : 738,130 = 738,130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,162/738,130 = 738,130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,162x = 738,130 × 738,130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,162x = 544,835,896,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,835,896,900/344,162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583,079.76

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