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Finding the Third Proportional to 341,294 and 744,700

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Solution

The third proportional to 341,294 and 744,700 is: 1,624,927.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,294 : 744,700 = 744,700 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,294/744,700 = 744,700/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,294x = 744,700 × 744,700
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,294x = 554,578,090,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,578,090,000/341,294
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624,927.75

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