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Finding the Third Proportional to 347 and 843

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Solution

The third proportional to 347 and 843 is: 2,047.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347 : 843 = 843 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347/843 = 843/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347x = 843 × 843
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347x = 710,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,649/347
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,047.98

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