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Finding the Third Proportional to 344,480 and 738,786

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Solution

The third proportional to 344,480 and 738,786 is: 1,584,430.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,480 : 738,786 = 738,786 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,480/738,786 = 738,786/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,480x = 738,786 × 738,786
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,480x = 545,804,753,796
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,804,753,796/344,480
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584,430.89

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