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Finding the Third Proportional to 344,204 and 741,140

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Solution

The third proportional to 344,204 and 741,140 is: 1,595,822.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,204 : 741,140 = 741,140 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,204/741,140 = 741,140/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,204x = 741,140 × 741,140
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,204x = 549,288,499,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,288,499,600/344,204
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595,822.53

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