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Finding the Third Proportional to 341,794 and 736,179

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Solution

The third proportional to 341,794 and 736,179 is: 1,585,632.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,794 : 736,179 = 736,179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,794/736,179 = 736,179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,794x = 736,179 × 736,179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,794x = 541,959,520,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,959,520,041/341,794
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585,632.05

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