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Finding the Third Proportional to 341,410 and 735,124

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Solution

The third proportional to 341,410 and 735,124 is: 1,582,868.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,410 : 735,124 = 735,124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,410/735,124 = 735,124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,410x = 735,124 × 735,124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,410x = 540,407,295,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,407,295,376/341,410
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582,868.97

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