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Finding the Third Proportional to 341,712 and 747,819

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Solution

The third proportional to 341,712 and 747,819 is: 1,636,563.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,712 : 747,819 = 747,819 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,712/747,819 = 747,819/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,712x = 747,819 × 747,819
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,712x = 559,233,256,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,233,256,761/341,712
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636,563.12

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