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Finding the Third Proportional to 341,795 and 747,947

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Solution

The third proportional to 341,795 and 747,947 is: 1,636,725.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,795 : 747,947 = 747,947 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,795/747,947 = 747,947/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,795x = 747,947 × 747,947
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,795x = 559,424,714,809
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,424,714,809/341,795
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636,725.86

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