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Finding the Third Proportional to 341,259.75 and 734,035.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 341,259.75 and 734,035.50 is: 1,578,879.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,259.75 : 734,035.50 = 734,035.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,259.75/734,035.50 = 734,035.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,259.75x = 734,035.50 × 734,035.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,259.75x = 538,808,115,260.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,808,115,260.25/341,259.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,578,879.77

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