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Finding the Third Proportional to 341,956 and 741,868

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Solution

The third proportional to 341,956 and 741,868 is: 1,609,470.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,956 : 741,868 = 741,868 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,956/741,868 = 741,868/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,956x = 741,868 × 741,868
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,956x = 550,368,129,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,368,129,424/341,956
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,609,470.60

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