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Finding the Third Proportional to 341,667 and 747,687.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 341,667 and 747,687.75 is: 1,636,204.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,667 : 747,687.75 = 747,687.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,667/747,687.75 = 747,687.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,667x = 747,687.75 × 747,687.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,667x = 559,036,971,500.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,036,971,500.06/341,667
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636,204.17

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