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Finding the Third Proportional to 347,474 and 761,440

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Solution

The third proportional to 347,474 and 761,440 is: 1,668,587.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,474 : 761,440 = 761,440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,474/761,440 = 761,440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,474x = 761,440 × 761,440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,474x = 579,790,873,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,790,873,600/347,474
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,668,587.79

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