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Finding the Third Proportional to 341,799 and 747,926

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Solution

The third proportional to 341,799 and 747,926 is: 1,636,614.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,799 : 747,926 = 747,926 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,799/747,926 = 747,926/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,799x = 747,926 × 747,926
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,799x = 559,393,301,476
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,393,301,476/341,799
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636,614.80

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