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Finding the Third Proportional to 344,174 and 738,147

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Solution

The third proportional to 344,174 and 738,147 is: 1,583,097.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,174 : 738,147 = 738,147 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,174/738,147 = 738,147/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,174x = 738,147 × 738,147
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,174x = 544,860,993,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,860,993,609/344,174
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583,097.48

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