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Finding the Third Proportional to 341,544 and 742,152

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Solution

The third proportional to 341,544 and 742,152 is: 1,612,646.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,544 : 742,152 = 742,152 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,544/742,152 = 742,152/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,544x = 742,152 × 742,152
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,544x = 550,789,591,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,789,591,104/341,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,612,646.08

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