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Finding the Third Proportional to 341,920 and 791,483

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Solution

The third proportional to 341,920 and 791,483 is: 1,832,140.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,920 : 791,483 = 791,483 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,920/791,483 = 791,483/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,920x = 791,483 × 791,483
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,920x = 626,445,339,289
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,445,339,289/341,920
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832,140.09

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