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Finding the Third Proportional to 341,930 and 791,506

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Solution

The third proportional to 341,930 and 791,506 is: 1,832,192.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,930 : 791,506 = 791,506 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,930/791,506 = 791,506/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,930x = 791,506 × 791,506
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,930x = 626,481,748,036
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,481,748,036/341,930
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832,192.99

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