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Finding the Third Proportional to 341,789.63 and 747,903.38

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Solution

The third proportional to 341,789.63 and 747,903.38 is: 1,636,560.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,789.63 : 747,903.38 = 747,903.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,789.63/747,903.38 = 747,903.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,789.63x = 747,903.38 × 747,903.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,789.63x = 559,359,458,336.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,359,458,336.39/341,789.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636,560.67

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