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Finding the Third Proportional to 347,164 and 721,970

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Solution

The third proportional to 347,164 and 721,970 is: 1,501,424.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,164 : 721,970 = 721,970 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,164/721,970 = 721,970/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,164x = 721,970 × 721,970
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,164x = 521,240,680,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,240,680,900/347,164
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,501,424.92

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