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Finding the Third Proportional to 347,153 and 460,636

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Solution

The third proportional to 347,153 and 460,636 is: 611,216.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,153 : 460,636 = 460,636 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,153/460,636 = 460,636/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,153x = 460,636 × 460,636
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,153x = 212,185,524,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,185,524,496/347,153
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611,216.16

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