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Finding the Third Proportional to 347,477.63 and 761,384.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 347,477.63 and 761,384.25 is: 1,668,326.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,477.63 : 761,384.25 = 761,384.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,477.63/761,384.25 = 761,384.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,477.63x = 761,384.25 × 761,384.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,477.63x = 579,705,976,148.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,705,976,148.06/347,477.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,668,326.06

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