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Finding the Third Proportional to 341,786 and 747,899

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Solution

The third proportional to 341,786 and 747,899 is: 1,636,558.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,786 : 747,899 = 747,899 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,786/747,899 = 747,899/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,786x = 747,899 × 747,899
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,786x = 559,352,914,201
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,352,914,201/341,786
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636,558.88

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