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Finding the Third Proportional to 341,670 and 725,383.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 341,670 and 725,383.50 is: 1,540,027.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,670 : 725,383.50 = 725,383.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,670/725,383.50 = 725,383.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,670x = 725,383.50 × 725,383.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,670x = 526,181,222,072.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,181,222,072.25/341,670
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540,027.58

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