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Finding the Third Proportional to 341,995.50 and 742,401.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 341,995.50 and 742,401.75 is: 1,611,601.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341,995.50 : 742,401.75 = 742,401.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341,995.50/742,401.75 = 742,401.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341,995.50x = 742,401.75 × 742,401.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341,995.50x = 551,160,358,403.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,160,358,403.06/341,995.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,611,601.20

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