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Finding the Third Proportional to 341,408 and 735,120

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Solution

The third proportional to 341,408 and 735,120 is: 1,582,861.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,408 : 735,120 = 735,120 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,408/735,120 = 735,120/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,408x = 735,120 × 735,120
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,408x = 540,401,414,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,401,414,400/341,408
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582,861.02

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