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Finding the Third Proportional to 346,095 and 766,821

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Solution

The third proportional to 346,095 and 766,821 is: 1,698,997.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,095 : 766,821 = 766,821 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,095/766,821 = 766,821/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,095x = 766,821 × 766,821
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,095x = 588,014,446,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,014,446,041/346,095
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,698,997.23

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