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Finding the Third Proportional to 341,781 and 747,999

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Solution

The third proportional to 341,781 and 747,999 is: 1,637,020.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,781 : 747,999 = 747,999 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,781/747,999 = 747,999/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,781x = 747,999 × 747,999
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,781x = 559,502,504,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,502,504,001/341,781
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,637,020.50

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