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Finding the Third Proportional to 347,416 and 761,332

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Solution

The third proportional to 347,416 and 761,332 is: 1,668,392.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,416 : 761,332 = 761,332 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,416/761,332 = 761,332/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,416x = 761,332 × 761,332
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,416x = 579,626,414,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,626,414,224/347,416
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,668,392.98

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