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Finding the Third Proportional to 347,233 and 760,939

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Solution

The third proportional to 347,233 and 760,939 is: 1,667,549.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,233 : 760,939 = 760,939 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,233/760,939 = 760,939/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,233x = 760,939 × 760,939
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,233x = 579,028,161,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,028,161,721/347,233
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,667,549.35

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