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Finding the Third Proportional to 344,169 and 738,160

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Solution

The third proportional to 344,169 and 738,160 is: 1,583,176.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,169 : 738,160 = 738,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,169/738,160 = 738,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,169x = 738,160 × 738,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,169x = 544,880,185,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,880,185,600/344,169
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583,176.25

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