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Finding the Third Proportional to 341,801 and 736,195

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Solution

The third proportional to 341,801 and 736,195 is: 1,585,668.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,801 : 736,195 = 736,195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,801/736,195 = 736,195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,801x = 736,195 × 736,195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,801x = 541,983,078,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,983,078,025/341,801
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585,668.50

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