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Finding the Third Proportional to 347,044 and 524,940

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Solution

The third proportional to 347,044 and 524,940 is: 794,026.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,044 : 524,940 = 524,940 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,044/524,940 = 524,940/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,044x = 524,940 × 524,940
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,044x = 275,562,003,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,562,003,600/347,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794,026.13

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