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Finding the Third Proportional to 342,641 and 737,782

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Solution

The third proportional to 342,641 and 737,782 is: 1,588,608.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,641 : 737,782 = 737,782 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,641/737,782 = 737,782/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,641x = 737,782 × 737,782
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,641x = 544,322,279,524
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,322,279,524/342,641
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588,608.13

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