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Finding the Third Proportional to 341,792 and 736,175

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Solution

The third proportional to 341,792 and 736,175 is: 1,585,624.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,792 : 736,175 = 736,175 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,792/736,175 = 736,175/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,792x = 736,175 × 736,175
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,792x = 541,953,630,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,953,630,625/341,792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585,624.09

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