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Finding the Third Proportional to 341,778 and 747,888

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Solution

The third proportional to 341,778 and 747,888 is: 1,636,549.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,778 : 747,888 = 747,888 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,778/747,888 = 747,888/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,778x = 747,888 × 747,888
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,778x = 559,336,460,544
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,336,460,544/341,778
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636,549.05

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