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Finding the Third Proportional to 341,922 and 744,046

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Solution

The third proportional to 341,922 and 744,046 is: 1,619,095.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,922 : 744,046 = 744,046 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,922/744,046 = 744,046/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,922x = 744,046 × 744,046
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,922x = 553,604,450,116
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,604,450,116/341,922
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,619,095.73

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