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Finding the Third Proportional to 341,278 and 742,753

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Solution

The third proportional to 341,278 and 742,753 is: 1,616,517.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,278 : 742,753 = 742,753 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,278/742,753 = 742,753/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,278x = 742,753 × 742,753
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,278x = 551,682,019,009
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,682,019,009/341,278
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,616,517.97

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