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Finding the Third Proportional to 344,280 and 738,366

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Solution

The third proportional to 344,280 and 738,366 is: 1,583,549.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,280 : 738,366 = 738,366 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,280/738,366 = 738,366/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,280x = 738,366 × 738,366
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,280x = 545,184,349,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,184,349,956/344,280
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583,549.29

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