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Finding the Third Proportional to 341,658.95 and 747,672.08

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Solution

The third proportional to 341,658.95 and 747,672.08 is: 1,636,174.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,658.95 : 747,672.08 = 747,672.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,658.95/747,672.08 = 747,672.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,658.95x = 747,672.08 × 747,672.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,658.95x = 559,013,542,248.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,013,542,248.94/341,658.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636,174.15

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