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Finding the Third Proportional to 341,258.06 and 734,032.13

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Solution

The third proportional to 341,258.06 and 734,032.13 is: 1,578,873.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,258.06 : 734,032.13 = 734,032.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,258.06/734,032.13 = 734,032.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,258.06x = 734,032.13 × 734,032.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,258.06x = 538,803,160,532.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,803,160,532.02/341,258.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,578,873.06

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