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Finding the Third Proportional to 344,173 and 738,168

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Solution

The third proportional to 344,173 and 738,168 is: 1,583,192.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,173 : 738,168 = 738,168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,173/738,168 = 738,168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,173x = 738,168 × 738,168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,173x = 544,891,996,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,891,996,224/344,173
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583,192.16

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