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Finding the Third Proportional to 342,538.88 and 736,107.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 342,538.88 and 736,107.75 is: 1,581,877.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,538.88 : 736,107.75 = 736,107.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,538.88/736,107.75 = 736,107.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,538.88x = 736,107.75 × 736,107.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,538.88x = 541,854,619,610.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,854,619,610.06/342,538.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581,877.73

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