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Finding the Third Proportional to 341,759.81 and 747,881.72

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Solution

The third proportional to 341,759.81 and 747,881.72 is: 1,636,608.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,759.81 : 747,881.72 = 747,881.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,759.81/747,881.72 = 747,881.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,759.81x = 747,881.72 × 747,881.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,759.81x = 559,327,065,240.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,327,065,240.45/341,759.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636,608.65

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