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Finding the Third Proportional to 341,748 and 791,154

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Solution

The third proportional to 341,748 and 791,154 is: 1,831,538.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,748 : 791,154 = 791,154 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,748/791,154 = 791,154/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,748x = 791,154 × 791,154
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,748x = 625,924,651,716
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,924,651,716/341,748
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,831,538.59

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