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Finding the Third Proportional to 341,782.31 and 736,155.56

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Solution

The third proportional to 341,782.31 and 736,155.56 is: 1,585,585.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,782.31 : 736,155.56 = 736,155.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,782.31/736,155.56 = 736,155.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,782.31x = 736,155.56 × 736,155.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,782.31x = 541,925,012,199.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,925,012,199.69/341,782.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585,585.30

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