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Finding the Third Proportional to 347,416 and 761,336

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Solution

The third proportional to 347,416 and 761,336 is: 1,668,410.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,416 : 761,336 = 761,336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,416/761,336 = 761,336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,416x = 761,336 × 761,336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,416x = 579,632,504,896
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,632,504,896/347,416
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,668,410.51

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