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Finding the Third Proportional to 341,049 and 742,647

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Solution

The third proportional to 341,049 and 742,647 is: 1,617,141.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,049 : 742,647 = 742,647 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,049/742,647 = 742,647/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,049x = 742,647 × 742,647
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,049x = 551,524,566,609
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,524,566,609/341,049
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,617,141.72

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