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Finding the Third Proportional to 347,080 and 703,818

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Solution

The third proportional to 347,080 and 703,818 is: 1,427,220.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,080 : 703,818 = 703,818 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,080/703,818 = 703,818/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,080x = 703,818 × 703,818
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,080x = 495,359,777,124
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,359,777,124/347,080
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427,220.75

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