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Finding the Third Proportional to 341,799 and 736,189

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Solution

The third proportional to 341,799 and 736,189 is: 1,585,651.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,799 : 736,189 = 736,189 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,799/736,189 = 736,189/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,799x = 736,189 × 736,189
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,799x = 541,974,243,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,974,243,721/341,799
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585,651.93

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