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Finding the Third Proportional to 341,791 and 736,173

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Solution

The third proportional to 341,791 and 736,173 is: 1,585,620.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,791 : 736,173 = 736,173 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,791/736,173 = 736,173/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,791x = 736,173 × 736,173
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,791x = 541,950,685,929
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,950,685,929/341,791
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585,620.12

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