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Finding the Third Proportional to 341,797 and 748,030

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Solution

The third proportional to 341,797 and 748,030 is: 1,637,079.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,797 : 748,030 = 748,030 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,797/748,030 = 748,030/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,797x = 748,030 × 748,030
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,797x = 559,548,880,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,548,880,900/341,797
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,637,079.56

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