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Finding the Third Proportional to 341,750 and 747,837

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Solution

The third proportional to 341,750 and 747,837 is: 1,636,459.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,750 : 747,837 = 747,837 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,750/747,837 = 747,837/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,750x = 747,837 × 747,837
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,750x = 559,260,178,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,260,178,569/341,750
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636,459.92

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