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Finding the Third Proportional to 347,167 and 541,048

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Solution

The third proportional to 347,167 and 541,048 is: 843,204.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,167 : 541,048 = 541,048 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,167/541,048 = 541,048/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,167x = 541,048 × 541,048
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,167x = 292,732,938,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,732,938,304/347,167
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843,204.97

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