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Finding the Third Proportional to 344,169.75 and 738,160.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 344,169.75 and 738,160.13 is: 1,583,173.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,169.75 : 738,160.13 = 738,160.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,169.75/738,160.13 = 738,160.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,169.75x = 738,160.13 × 738,160.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,169.75x = 544,880,370,140.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,880,370,140.02/344,169.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583,173.33

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