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Finding the Third Proportional to 341,752 and 747,841

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Solution

The third proportional to 341,752 and 747,841 is: 1,636,467.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,752 : 747,841 = 747,841 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,752/747,841 = 747,841/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,752x = 747,841 × 747,841
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,752x = 559,266,161,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,266,161,281/341,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636,467.85

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