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Finding the Third Proportional to 344,202 and 741,136

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Solution

The third proportional to 344,202 and 741,136 is: 1,595,814.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,202 : 741,136 = 741,136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,202/741,136 = 741,136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,202x = 741,136 × 741,136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,202x = 549,282,570,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,282,570,496/344,202
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595,814.58

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