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Finding the Third Proportional to 341,734 and 747,800

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Solution

The third proportional to 341,734 and 747,800 is: 1,636,374.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,734 : 747,800 = 747,800 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,734/747,800 = 747,800/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,734x = 747,800 × 747,800
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,734x = 559,204,840,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,204,840,000/341,734
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636,374.61

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