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Finding the Third Proportional to 341,840.25 and 748,095.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 341,840.25 and 748,095.75 is: 1,637,160.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,840.25 : 748,095.75 = 748,095.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,840.25/748,095.75 = 748,095.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,840.25x = 748,095.75 × 748,095.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,840.25x = 559,647,251,168.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,647,251,168.06/341,840.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,637,160.20

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