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Finding the Third Proportional to 347,448 and 754,674

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Solution

The third proportional to 347,448 and 754,674 is: 1,639,188.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,448 : 754,674 = 754,674 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,448/754,674 = 754,674/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,448x = 754,674 × 754,674
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,448x = 569,532,846,276
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,532,846,276/347,448
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,639,188.73

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