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Finding the Third Proportional to 341,379 and 704,809

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Solution

The third proportional to 341,379 and 704,809 is: 1,455,144.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,379 : 704,809 = 704,809 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,379/704,809 = 704,809/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,379x = 704,809 × 704,809
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,379x = 496,755,726,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,755,726,481/341,379
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455,144.36

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