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Finding the Third Proportional to 347,043 and 524,940

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Solution

The third proportional to 347,043 and 524,940 is: 794,028.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,043 : 524,940 = 524,940 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,043/524,940 = 524,940/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,043x = 524,940 × 524,940
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,043x = 275,562,003,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,562,003,600/347,043
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794,028.42

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