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Finding the Third Proportional to 341,310 and 744,732

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Solution

The third proportional to 341,310 and 744,732 is: 1,624,991.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,310 : 744,732 = 744,732 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,310/744,732 = 744,732/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,310x = 744,732 × 744,732
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,310x = 554,625,751,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,625,751,824/341,310
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624,991.22

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