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Finding the Third Proportional to 341,416 and 735,136

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Solution

The third proportional to 341,416 and 735,136 is: 1,582,892.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,416 : 735,136 = 735,136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,416/735,136 = 735,136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,416x = 735,136 × 735,136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,416x = 540,424,938,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,424,938,496/341,416
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582,892.83

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