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Finding the Third Proportional to 347,038 and 524,930

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Solution

The third proportional to 347,038 and 524,930 is: 794,009.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,038 : 524,930 = 524,930 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,038/524,930 = 524,930/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,038x = 524,930 × 524,930
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,038x = 275,551,504,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,551,504,900/347,038
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794,009.60

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