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Finding the Third Proportional to 341,752 and 747,842

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Solution

The third proportional to 341,752 and 747,842 is: 1,636,472.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,752 : 747,842 = 747,842 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,752/747,842 = 747,842/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,752x = 747,842 × 747,842
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,752x = 559,267,656,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,267,656,964/341,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636,472.23

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