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Finding the Third Proportional to 347,506 and 761,450

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Solution

The third proportional to 347,506 and 761,450 is: 1,668,477.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,506 : 761,450 = 761,450 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,506/761,450 = 761,450/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,506x = 761,450 × 761,450
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,506x = 579,806,102,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,806,102,500/347,506
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,668,477.96

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