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Finding the Third Proportional to 347,040 and 524,934

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Solution

The third proportional to 347,040 and 524,934 is: 794,017.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,040 : 524,934 = 524,934 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,040/524,934 = 524,934/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,040x = 524,934 × 524,934
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,040x = 275,555,704,356
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,555,704,356/347,040
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794,017.13

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