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Finding the Third Proportional to 341,732 and 791,117

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Solution

The third proportional to 341,732 and 791,117 is: 1,831,453.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,732 : 791,117 = 791,117 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,732/791,117 = 791,117/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,732x = 791,117 × 791,117
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,732x = 625,866,107,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,866,107,689/341,732
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,831,453.03

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