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Finding the Third Proportional to 341,793 and 747,942

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Solution

The third proportional to 341,793 and 747,942 is: 1,636,713.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,793 : 747,942 = 747,942 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,793/747,942 = 747,942/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,793x = 747,942 × 747,942
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,793x = 559,417,235,364
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,417,235,364/341,793
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636,713.55

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