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Finding the Third Proportional to 341,668 and 374,464

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Solution

The third proportional to 341,668 and 374,464 is: 410,408.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,668 : 374,464 = 374,464 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,668/374,464 = 374,464/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,668x = 374,464 × 374,464
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,668x = 140,223,287,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,223,287,296/341,668
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,408.02

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