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Finding the Third Proportional to 341,785.50 and 736,161.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 341,785.50 and 736,161.75 is: 1,585,597.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,785.50 : 736,161.75 = 736,161.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,785.50/736,161.75 = 736,161.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,785.50x = 736,161.75 × 736,161.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,785.50x = 541,934,122,163.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,934,122,163.06/341,785.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585,597.17

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