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Finding the Third Proportional to 347,170 and 721,982

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Solution

The third proportional to 347,170 and 721,982 is: 1,501,448.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,170 : 721,982 = 721,982 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,170/721,982 = 721,982/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,170x = 721,982 × 721,982
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,170x = 521,258,008,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,258,008,324/347,170
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,501,448.88

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