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Finding the Third Proportional to 341,789 and 736,170

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Solution

The third proportional to 341,789 and 736,170 is: 1,585,616.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,789 : 736,170 = 736,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,789/736,170 = 736,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,789x = 736,170 × 736,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,789x = 541,946,268,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,946,268,900/341,789
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585,616.47

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