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Finding the Third Proportional to 341,791 and 736,174

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Solution

The third proportional to 341,791 and 736,174 is: 1,585,624.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,791 : 736,174 = 736,174 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,791/736,174 = 736,174/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,791x = 736,174 × 736,174
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,791x = 541,952,158,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,952,158,276/341,791
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585,624.43

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