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Finding the Third Proportional to 341,818 and 736,204

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Solution

The third proportional to 341,818 and 736,204 is: 1,585,628.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,818 : 736,204 = 736,204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,818/736,204 = 736,204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,818x = 736,204 × 736,204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,818x = 541,996,329,616
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,996,329,616/341,818
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585,628.40

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