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Finding the Third Proportional to 341,736 and 791,124

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Solution

The third proportional to 341,736 and 791,124 is: 1,831,464.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,736 : 791,124 = 791,124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,736/791,124 = 791,124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,736x = 791,124 × 791,124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,736x = 625,877,183,376
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,877,183,376/341,736
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,831,464.01

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