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Finding the Third Proportional to 341,917 and 791,476

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Solution

The third proportional to 341,917 and 791,476 is: 1,832,123.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,917 : 791,476 = 791,476 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,917/791,476 = 791,476/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,917x = 791,476 × 791,476
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,917x = 626,434,258,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,434,258,576/341,917
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832,123.76

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