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Finding the Third Proportional to 341,730 and 791,112

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Solution

The third proportional to 341,730 and 791,112 is: 1,831,440.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,730 : 791,112 = 791,112 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,730/791,112 = 791,112/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,730x = 791,112 × 791,112
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,730x = 625,858,196,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,858,196,544/341,730
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,831,440.60

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