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Finding the Third Proportional to 341,744.06 and 791,164.97

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Solution

The third proportional to 341,744.06 and 791,164.97 is: 1,831,610.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,744.06 : 791,164.97 = 791,164.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,744.06/791,164.97 = 791,164.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,744.06x = 791,164.97 × 791,164.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,744.06x = 625,942,007,777.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,942,007,777.19/341,744.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,831,610.48

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