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Finding the Third Proportional to 347,039 and 524,932

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Solution

The third proportional to 347,039 and 524,932 is: 794,013.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,039 : 524,932 = 524,932 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,039/524,932 = 524,932/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,039x = 524,932 × 524,932
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,039x = 275,553,604,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,553,604,624/347,039
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794,013.37

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