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Finding the Third Proportional to 347,198 and 761,104

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Solution

The third proportional to 347,198 and 761,104 is: 1,668,440.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,198 : 761,104 = 761,104 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,198/761,104 = 761,104/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,198x = 761,104 × 761,104
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,198x = 579,279,298,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,279,298,816/347,198
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,668,440.77

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